Overview
Stockton STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Stockton, Illinois, serving approximately 1,884 residents. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Stockton STW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stockton, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County. The plant serves a small community of around 1,884 people, providing essential sanitation services to the area. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of approximately 2,082 cubic meters per day and an average daily flow of about 787 cubic meters, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating reliable performance. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small tributaries within the Upper Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Stockton STW is located at 10720 East Binkley Road in Stockton, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,884 residents in the Stockton community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Upper Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
Stockton STW provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a US facility, Stockton STW operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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