Overview
SESSER STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Sesser, Illinois, serving approximately 2,300 residents. It discharges treated water into local waterways with a capacity of 1,514 m³/day.
SESSER STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sesser, Franklin County, Illinois. The plant serves a population of around 2,300 and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits and effluent standards for facilities of this scale. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 m³/day and an average daily flow of 681.37 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating robust infrastructure for the community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately flow into the Mississippi River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that drains into the Gulf of Mexico, making effective treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, one of the largest watersheds in North America. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for regional biodiversity. Downstream, the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient management is critical to prevent hypoxic zones.
Frequently asked questions
SESSER STP is located at 438 North Poplar Street, Sesser, Franklin County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,317 residents in the Sesser area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico.
SESSER STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a U.S. facility, SESSER STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment plants like this often have stricter effluent limits to protect water quality.
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