City celebrates opening of new wastewater treatment building
The city of St. Charles is celebrating the completion of the new biosolids and operations building at the main wastewater treatment plant. There will be an open house at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the building at 1405 S. Seventh Ave.
The new building replaces the previous structure that dated back to the 1930s, and had several modifications performed on it over the years. Aging equipment also was replaced with more efficient technology.
"The new building showcases state-of-the-art equipment, improved process efficiency and energy saving practices for wastewater treatment," said John Lamb, environmental services manager. "Everyone is invited to come to the open house to learn more."
The building is the power and control center for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant and houses equipment that produces biosolids, a by-product of the treatment process. The biosolids have a high nutrient value and are applied on city-owned and some neighboring farm land as fertilizer, in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
The $8.8 million project, which began November 2012, was funded through an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency low-interest loan.
For more information, contact Lamb at jlamb@stcharlesil.gov or (630) 377-4918.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the city of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. More than 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the No. 1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.