Overview
Quincy City Of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 50,695 people in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The facility discharges treated effluent into the Mississippi River basin.
The Quincy City Of wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Refinery Road in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It serves a population of about 50,695 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. wastewater facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving this population, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mississippi River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream environment includes ecologically significant areas such as the Mississippi River Delta, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Mississippi River basin, a major waterway that drains much of the central United States. The river flows into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to hypoxic zones. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical habitat for numerous fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Refinery Road in Adams County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 50,695 residents in the Quincy area and surrounding parts of Adams County.
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is standard, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems.
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