Village of Table Grove WWTP_Coll Sys - Fulton County, Illinois Wastewater Treatment

The Village of Table Grove WWTP_Coll Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It serves a small population of 374 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 359 East South Street and provides essential sanitation services to the area. The facility employs secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 283.91 units and a discharge volume of 272.55 units, the plant operates near its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Illinois River basin and the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water resources and aquatic ecosystems in the Midwest.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The Mississippi River system is ecologically significant, serving as a critical corridor for wildlife and a source of drinking water for millions. Proper wastewater treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this extensive river network.