Overview
New Baden STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Clinton County, Illinois, serving approximately 3,105 people. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
New Baden STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clinton County, Illinois, serving a population of about 3,105. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, New Baden STP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at New Baden STP helps maintain the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kaskaskia River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor in North America, and maintaining water quality in its tributaries is critical for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
New Baden STP is located in Clinton County, Illinois, United States, near the community of New Baden.
The plant serves approximately 3,105 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Kaskaskia River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, New Baden STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet federal standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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