Stickney WRP

 
 

The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant is the largest wastewater treatment facility in the world. The Plant serves 2.38 million people in a 260 square mile area including the central part of Chicago and 43 suburban communities.

The Plant has a design capacity of 1,200 million gallons per day. Stickney actually consists of two plants; the west side portion of the plant was placed into service in 1930 and the southwest portion of the plant was placed into service in 1939.

 



Partial view of the Stickney WRP from the Pershing Road entrance

 

National Association of Clean Water Agencies

2008
Platinum Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2007
Platinum Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2006
Platinum Award for 100% Compliance for more than 5 years with National Pollution Discharge System Permit Standards.
2005
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2004
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.
2003
Gold Award for 100% Compliance with National Pollution System Permit Standards.