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Keeping the Kishwaukee Clean

We play an active role in the natural water reclamation cycle for the benefit of our users.

DeKalb Sanitary District discharges treated water to the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River

Under the auspices of the United States and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies:

Kishwaukee River near our plant

Ten to thirteen hours after entering the treatment plant at the headworks, treated water is discharged to the Kishwaukee.

Regulation of Water Quality

Effluent quality is assured by samples taken and tested constantly with monthly reporting to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the guardian of Water Quality Standards for the State of Illinois.

Harmful Substances Removed

DeKalb Sanitary District's treatment process removes many materials that damage water quality and threaten public health and safety. Some of these are:

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