Overview
Modesto Village of is a projected secondary wastewater treatment plant in Modesto, Illinois, serving a small population of 252. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
Modesto Village of is a wastewater treatment plant located in Modesto, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The facility is projected to serve a small population of 252 residents, reflecting its role as a local municipal infrastructure for this rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 94.64 volume units, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating the plant is sized to handle the community's wastewater flow. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Barton Street in Modesto, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves a population of 252 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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