Hanover WRP
 
 

This Plant was the nation's first major tertiary wastewater treatment facility. It has a design capacity of 12 million gallons of wastewater per day and removes 98 percent of the contaminants. The Plant's outstanding performance was recognized in 1988 when it received the "Best Operated Plant of the Year" Award in the State of Illinois, presented by the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

National Association of Clean Water Agencies
2008
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2007
 Silver Award for 99.9% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2006
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2005
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2004
Silver Award for 99.9% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2003
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.