Overview
Albany WWTP serves 2,227 people in Albany, Missouri. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets state and federal standards before discharge.
Albany WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Albany, Missouri, serving a population of approximately 2,227 residents. The plant is situated in Gentry County, within the rural agricultural landscape of northern Missouri. As a small-scale facility, Albany WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent limits set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent from Albany WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Grand River system, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
Albany WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Grand River, which joins the Missouri River near Kansas City. The Missouri River then empties into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location in an agricultural region means its effluent must meet nutrient limits to protect downstream water quality and prevent algal blooms in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Albany WWTP is located at 76 Industry Drive, Albany, Missouri, in Gentry County. It serves the city of Albany and the surrounding area.
Albany WWTP serves a population of approximately 2,227 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Albany WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Grand River system, a tributary of the Missouri River.
Albany WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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