WARSAW CITY OF Wastewater Treatment Plant, Warsaw, Illinois

The WARSAW CITY OF wastewater treatment plant is located in Warsaw, Illinois, United States, serving a population of approximately 2,200 residents. The facility is situated inland in Hancock County, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing local municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 628.38 and a current discharge volume of 420.18, the plant operates within its capacity. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Mississippi River, a major river system that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.