Overview
Annapolis WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 345 people in Annapolis, Missouri. It discharges 124.92 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 136.27 units.
Annapolis WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Annapolis, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 345 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 136.27 units and a discharge volume of 124.92 units, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, one of the largest drainage systems in North America. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for the health of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Annapolis WWTP is located at 120 West Street, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 345 residents in the Annapolis area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin.
Annapolis WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Permits are typically issued by the state environmental agency to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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