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Wheaton Sanitary District was created in 1925 under the Sanitary District Act of 1917. In 1926, it began treating wastewater on a 35 acre site located on Shaffner Road just north of Mack Road.
Contrary to what the name might imply, Wheaton Sanitary District is not part of the City of Wheaton. It is a separate government agency that treats wastewater from areas that naturally drain to the wastewater plant.
Wheaton Sanitary District treats wastewater for a population of about 57,000 spread over about 9,000 acres; including most of Wheaton, southern Carol Stream, a small portion of Glen Ellyn, and unincorporated portions of DuPage County, including the County complex.
Wheaton Sanitary Statistics:
67mi
Of Sewer Lines
1600
Manholes
2
Lift Stations
How It All Works
Ever wonder what happens to the water you use in your home? Wheaton Sanitary shows you how your wastewater is filtered, the lab process, and what is done with the digested sludge.Â
5 years
NACWA Platinum Award Winning Plant- Five years of complete and consistent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit compliance.Â
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Customers Served In Wheaton & Carol Stream IL