Overview
Woodridge Green Valley WWTP serves approximately 57,990 people in Woodridge, Illinois. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Woodridge Green Valley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodridge, DuPage County, Illinois. It serves a population of about 57,990, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for US plants. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the DuPage River system, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Woodridge Green Valley WWTP is located in Woodridge, DuPage County, Illinois, United States, near IL 53.
The plant serves approximately 57,990 people in the Woodridge area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the DuPage River system, which flows into the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, often with additional nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for sensitive receiving waters.
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