Overview
White Hall STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,922 residents in White Hall, Illinois. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets state and federal standards before d
White Hall STW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in White Hall, Illinois, serving a population of approximately 2,922 residents. The plant is part of the town's public infrastructure, managed by local authorities to treat domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, White Hall STW operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Illinois River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This connection to the larger Mississippi River system underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality downstream, supporting aquatic habitats and regional ecological health.
Environmental context
White Hall STW discharges into a local stream that flows into the Illinois River, a key tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory fish and waterfowl. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
White Hall STW is located in White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, United States. The plant serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
White Hall STW serves approximately 2,922 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Illinois River, part of the Mississippi River basin. The discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
White Hall STW operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The NPDES program sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet NPDES permit requirements. These processes remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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