Overview
Mill Creek Water Reclamation District serves approximately 7,000 people in Kane County, Illinois. The plant treats wastewater from the Mill Creek community before discharging into local waterways.
Mill Creek Water Reclamation District is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kane County, Illinois, serving the Mill Creek community. The plant handles wastewater from a population of about 7,000 residents, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving approximately 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's design and operation must meet state and federal effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Fox River, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kane County, Illinois, United States, serving the Mill Creek community near Blackberry Township.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Mill Creek area of Kane County.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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