Overview
Roselle JL Devlin WWTP serves approximately 12,750 people in Roselle, Illinois. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways in the DuPage County area.
Roselle JL Devlin WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 642 Rush Street in Roselle, Illinois, within DuPage County. The plant serves a population of about 12,750 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Des Plaines River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This waterway system supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Chicago metropolitan area's suburban landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Des Plaines River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to urban runoff and industrial influences from the greater Chicago area, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 642 Rush Street in Roselle, Illinois, within DuPage County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,750 residents in the Roselle area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Des Plaines River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically enforced by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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