Overview
ST CHARLES STP serves approximately 45,614 residents in St. Charles, Illinois. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, treating wastewater before discharge to protect local waterways.
ST CHARLES STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 1043 Ronzheimer Avenue in St. Charles, Illinois, serving a population of about 45,614. The plant is situated in Kane County, within the Fox River watershed, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this suburban community west of Chicago. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act, regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency oversees permitting and compliance, ensuring that effluent meets water quality standards for the receiving water body. The treated wastewater from ST CHARLES STP ultimately discharges into the Fox River, which flows southward to the Illinois River and then to the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including aquatic habitats and recreational waters.
Environmental context
ST CHARLES STP discharges into the Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River and finally the Gulf of Mexico. The Fox River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ST CHARLES STP is located at 1043 Ronzheimer Avenue in St. Charles, Illinois, within Kane County.
The plant serves approximately 45,614 residents in the St. Charles area.
Treated wastewater from ST CHARLES STP is discharged into the Fox River, which flows to the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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