Overview
MANTENO VILLAGE OF wastewater treatment plant serves Manteno, Illinois, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,400 residents under the US Clean Water Act framework.
The MANTENO VILLAGE OF wastewater treatment plant is located at 398 South Oak Street in Manteno, Illinois, within Kankakee County. It serves a population of about 8,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Kankakee River and the Illinois River, which support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are used for recreation and drinking water.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kankakee River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 398 South Oak Street in Manteno, Illinois, within Kankakee County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,400 residents in Manteno and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Kankakee River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits for pollutants.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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