Waverly City of Wastewater Treatment Plant, Waverly, Illinois

The Waverly City of wastewater treatment plant is located in Waverly, Illinois, United States. It serves a population of 1,453 and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is standard for small communities in the US under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 681.37 units and currently discharges 567.81 units of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum federal requirements for biological treatment of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Illinois River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the Mississippi River watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Illinois River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish and bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.