Overview
Brush Creek WWTP serves Parkville, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 10,000 residents. The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, supporting local water quality.
Brush Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. It serves a population of approximately 10,000 people, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are subject to U.S. Clean Water Act regulations. As a facility serving a medium-sized community, Brush Creek WWTP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's treatment processes are designed to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in compliance with state and federal requirements. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities. The plant's treated effluent enters the Brush Creek drainage, which flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Missouri River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at Brush Creek WWTP helps protect this vital waterway from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Brush Creek WWTP discharges into Brush Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as catfish and paddlefish, and providing habitat for migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Brush Creek WWTP is located in Parkville, Platte County, Missouri, United States, along Brush Creek Trail.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents in the Parkville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Brush Creek, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Secondary treatment is typically mandated for facilities of this size.
Plants serving around 10,000 people in the U.S. generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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