Overview
Manhattan STP serves about 7,093 residents in Manhattan, Illinois. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Manhattan STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Manhattan, Illinois, serving a population of approximately 7,093. The plant is part of the community's infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential sources in this small agglomeration. As a US facility, Manhattan STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For plants serving around 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Kankakee River, a tributary of the Illinois River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities.
Environmental context
Manhattan STP discharges into the Kankakee River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support fish populations and migratory birds, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Manhattan STP is located at 100 Marion Street, Manhattan, Illinois, United States.
Manhattan STP serves approximately 7,093 residents in the Manhattan area.
Manhattan STP discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Kankakee River, part of the Illinois River basin.
Manhattan STP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For plants serving around 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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