Overview
ROSELLE BOTTERMAN STP serves 8,100 people in Roselle, Illinois. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
ROSELLE BOTTERMAN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Roselle, DuPage County, Illinois. It serves a population of approximately 8,100 residents in this suburban community west of Chicago. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. For a plant serving around 8,100 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits set to protect receiving waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a small to medium-scale facility. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the DuPage River system, a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient and pollutant control critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
ROSELLE BOTTERMAN STP is located on West Central Avenue in Roselle, DuPage County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,100 residents in the Roselle area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the DuPage River system, which flows into the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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