Overview
OGLESBY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Oglesby, Illinois, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,010 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
OGLESBY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,010 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, OGLESBY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Illinois River basin. The Illinois River flows into the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Illinois River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecological health in this basin.
Frequently asked questions
OGLESBY STP is located at 252 California Avenue, Oglesby, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States.
OGLESBY STP serves approximately 4,010 residents in the Oglesby area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, OGLESBY STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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