Tag: Permits

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP) Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Operating Authority: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Design Capacity: 354 MGD Current Average Flow: ~230 MGD Population Served: ~1,000,000+ residents Service Area: 300 square miles (South Chicago & Suburbs) Receiving Water Body: Little Calumet River NPDES Permit […]

Industrial wastewater treatment is a vital process for protecting our environment and public health. Companies that produce wastewater must follow strict rules and train their staff properly. Effective training programs and compliance with regulations are key to successful industrial wastewater management. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for wastewater treatment. These rules cover […]

Effluent discharge refers to the flow of wastewater—treated or untreated—that is released into natural water bodies from various sources including industrial, commercial, and residential establishments. The characteristics of this effluent can vary widely based on the source and the types of contaminants present, ranging from organic matter and nutrients to chemicals and thermal pollution. The […]