Overview
Tuscola North WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Tuscola, Illinois, serving approximately 4,279 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining toward the Mississippi River basin.
Tuscola North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois. The plant serves a population of about 4,279 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under US regulatory standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 946.35 cubic meters, the plant operates at approximately 50% of its design capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Kaskaskia River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kaskaskia River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This region is part of the Mississippi River Basin, a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The watershed supports agricultural runoff and requires effective nutrient removal to prevent downstream eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
Tuscola North WWTP is located in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,279 residents in the Tuscola area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Kaskaskia River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, Tuscola North WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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