Overview
Woodstock North STP serves about 12,385 people in Woodstock, Illinois. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with treatment standards set by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Woodstock North STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodstock, Illinois, serving a population of approximately 12,385 residents. The plant is situated in McHenry County, part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and provides essential sanitation services to the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Kishwaukee River, a tributary of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Kishwaukee River, part of the Rock River basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, so the plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Woodstock North STP is located at 1972 Tappan Street in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,385 people in the Woodstock area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Kishwaukee River, part of the Rock River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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