Overview
Anderson WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 1,961 people in Anderson, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Anderson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri. The facility serves a small population of around 1,961 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For small communities like Anderson, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 2,346.95 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge of 757.08 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treated effluent from Anderson WWTP flows into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality in the region's sensitive freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
Anderson WWTP discharges into local tributaries of the Elk River, which flows into the Neosho River and eventually the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Anderson WWTP is located in Anderson, McDonald County, Missouri, United States.
Anderson WWTP serves approximately 1,961 people.
Anderson WWTP discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Elk River watershed, which flows into the Neosho River and eventually the Arkansas River.
Anderson WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Secondary treatment is the standard for small communities to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typical, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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