Overview
LOCKPORT VILLAGE OF wastewater treatment plant serves Lockport, Illinois, USA. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 19,391 residents under US EPA NPDES regulations.
The LOCKPORT VILLAGE OF wastewater treatment plant is located at 1633 Prairie Avenue in Lockport, Illinois, a community in Will County. The facility serves a population of about 19,391 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the United States. As a US wastewater facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential additional nutrient removal requirements depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Des Plaines River and then to the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Des Plaines River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The Illinois River is also a significant water resource for agriculture and industry in the region, so maintaining water quality through effective wastewater treatment is critical.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1633 Prairie Avenue in Lockport, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,391 residents in the Lockport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Des Plaines River, then to the Illinois River, and ultimately to the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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