Overview
BLAND WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 539 people in Bland, Missouri. It discharges 272.55 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 291.48 units.
BLAND WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bland, Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 539 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for publicly owned treatment works. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 291.48 units and an average daily discharge of 272.55 units, the facility operates near its capacity. The plant's treatment process meets the typical requirements for small communities in Missouri, where state-level permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) govern discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows eastward to join the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Gasconade County region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Gasconade River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Gasconade River is known for its clear waters and supports diverse aquatic life, including smallmouth bass and various freshwater mussels. The region's karst topography makes groundwater particularly sensitive to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
BLAND WWTP is located in Bland, Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. It serves the local community of approximately 539 residents.
BLAND WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
The plant has an average daily discharge of 272.55 units and a designed capacity of 291.48 units, indicating it operates near its full capacity.
As a US facility, BLAND WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
The treated effluent from BLAND WWTP discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Gasconade River, part of the Missouri River watershed, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
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