Overview
Louisville STP is a secondary treatment plant in Bond County, Illinois, serving a population of 1,027. It discharges 227.13 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Louisville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bond County, Illinois, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,027 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to handle current flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological health and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Louisville STP is located on Drake School Avenue in Bond County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,027 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
Louisville STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Secondary treatment is mandated for all municipal plants.
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