Overview
Bismarck WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Saint Francois County, Missouri, serving 1,555 people. It discharges 757.08 megaliters per year with a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters.
Bismarck WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Hickory Grove Road in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a population of 1,555 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters and treats an annual wastewater volume of 757.08 megaliters. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal or other tertiary processes, exceeding the secondary treatment requirements typical for smaller US plants under the Clean Water Act. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Mississippi River system, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating hypoxia risks in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Bismarck WWTP is located on Hickory Grove Road in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,555 people in the Bismarck area of Saint Francois County.
Bismarck WWTP provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal and other tertiary processes beyond secondary treatment.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
The plant discharges approximately 757.08 megaliters per year, with a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters.
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