Overview
Northern Moraine WW Reclamation Dis serves Island Lake, Illinois, treating wastewater for approximately 16,639 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Illinois EPA regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Northern Moraine WW Reclamation Dis is a wastewater reclamation facility located in Island Lake, McHenry County, Illinois. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,639 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Treatment standards are set based on the receiving water body's designated uses and water quality criteria. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale relative to the community served. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water sources downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is used for recreation and drinking water. The region's glacial geology influences groundwater recharge and surface water flow, making treatment important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Island Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 16,639 residents in the Island Lake area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Fox River watershed, which flows to the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES program, with permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters, in compliance with EPA and state regulations.
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