Overview
Rochelle wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,267 people in Rochelle, Illinois. Located within 10 km of the coast, it discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Rochelle wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Rochelle, Illinois, with a population of about 11,267. The plant is situated near the coast, indicating a potential influence on coastal water quality. As a US facility serving a medium-sized community, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributing to regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Rock River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's coastal proximity (within 10 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect sensitive estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Rochelle wastewater treatment plant is located in Rochelle, Illinois, United States, at 632 South 7th Street.
The plant serves approximately 11,267 people in the Rochelle area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Rock River and ultimately the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, the Rochelle plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For a medium-sized community like Rochelle, secondary treatment is the standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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