Overview
AVA WWTP serves the community of Ava, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 3,500 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the White River Basin.
AVA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, serving a population of about 3,493. As a small-scale plant in the rural Ozarks region, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. Plants of this size in the United States typically operate under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The facility is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required by the Clean Water Act. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the White River Basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The AVA WWTP discharges into the White River Basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. The basin's streams and rivers provide habitat for aquatic organisms and contribute to the overall health of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
AVA WWTP is located in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States.
AVA WWTP serves approximately 3,493 residents of Ava and the surrounding area.
AVA WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the White River Basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
AVA WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Small plants like AVA WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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