Overview
SWANSEA STP serves approximately 18,713 people in Swansea, Illinois. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
SWANSEA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Swansea, Illinois, serving a population of around 18,713 residents. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, SWANSEA STP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's treatment processes are designed to reduce pollutants to levels that protect water quality in the receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
SWANSEA STP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
SWANSEA STP is located in Swansea, Illinois, United States, near the intersection of Illinois at Pawnee and North Illinois Street.
SWANSEA STP serves approximately 18,713 people in the Swansea area.
SWANSEA STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
SWANSEA STP operates under the United States Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
In the United States, municipal wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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