Overview
The Port Byron Sewers and STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,313 people in Port Byron, Illinois. It discharges treated water into the Mississippi River basin, supporting local water quality.
The Port Byron Sewers and STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Port Byron, Illinois, United States. It serves a small population of 1,313 residents in the village and surrounding area, operating as part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 635.95 cubic meters. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Mississippi River ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. Its advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River, which flows through the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish and bird species and serving as a critical migratory route. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, reducing the risk of algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on North High Street in Port Byron, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,313 people in the village of Port Byron and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, helping to protect water quality in the Mississippi River basin.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits to protect receiving waters.
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