Overview
Aurora WWTP in Lawrence County, Missouri, serves a population of 7,508. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting framework.
Aurora WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawrence County, Missouri, serving an estimated population of 7,508. The plant is situated in the rural Ozarks region and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local stream or river within the White River Basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that provides drinking water and recreational opportunities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the White River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water quality. Downstream ecosystems rely on proper nutrient and pathogen removal to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Aurora WWTP is located in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Aurora.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,508 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the White River Basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Aurora WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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