Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Though not as visible as other public services, the wastewater treatment process is one of the most fundamental daily responsibilities. The facility normally processes 3.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater, but is designed to process an average daily flow of 5.26 MGD and maximum daily flow of 10.52 MGD. The facility is also designed to process an additional 21 MGD of Excess Flow during wet weather/rain conditions. The facility is permitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to discharge treated wastewater to the East Branch of the DuPage River. The treated wastewater is actually cleaner than the receiving stream water! Biosolids produced by the facility is applied on farm field as fertilizer to aid in preserving a clean environment.

The staff works very diligently to keep the plant at peak performance and be a good neighbor. Odor control is always a top priority and part of all operation and maintenance decisions.

The WWTP (formally known as WPCF) staff annually conducts tours for the children of G. Stanley Hall School or other groups. Requests for specific information regarding the WWTP operations can be made to the Division Manager of WWTP, at 630.942.1963, Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm.

Plant Improvements

The Village of Glendale Heights has begun construction of the Phosphorus Removal Upgrades Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 1401 Wayne Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL. The Phosphorus Removal Upgrades Project is financed by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives a portion of its money to fund these types of projects from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The WWTP Phosphorus Removal Upgrades Project is the second phase of projects required to meet compliance with the Village's Illinois EPA NPDES permit. The permit requires phosphorus removal meet limits currently not achievable without significant process upgrades. The improvements will consist of the construction of an A2O biological process with the addition of chemical polishing for removing phosphorus in the dewatering process. As part of this project, aerobic digester #1 will be rehabilitated in order to allow the additional sludge produced during phosphorus removal to be processed.

Once complete, it will improve water quality for area residents and businesses of the Village of Glendale Heights, Illinois. SRF programs operate in each state to provide communities the resources necessary to build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that protects one of our most valuable resources; water.

Recognition

The Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control has been presenting awards to deserving facilities for over 65 years. Nominees are presented to the Association by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Facilities who provide exceptional service to their community as well as the wastewater community are recognized for their efforts with a nomination for Plant of the Year. In 2012, the Glendale Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant was nominated, along with four other Group-1 facilities, for Plant of the Year. This is a State-wide award and encompasses over 200 Group-1 facilities. On April 17th, 2013, at the Annual IAWPCO banquet in Springfield, Illinois, Glendale Heights was selected as the Plant of the Year. This is the first time the WWTP has won such an Award and the Village is extremely proud of the WWTP staff for their efforts.