Wenona Sew Tr Plt - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Wenona, Illinois

Wenona Sew Tr Plt is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 25 Circle Drive in Wenona, Illinois, serving a population of approximately 1,108 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 719.23 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 492.10 thousand cubic meters, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Illinois River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This inland location supports local aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a waterway within the Illinois River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.