Overview
Buffalo WWTP serves approximately 5,084 residents in Buffalo, Missouri. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Buffalo WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 5,084 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, Buffalo WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Osage River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment at Buffalo WWTP helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
Buffalo WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Osage River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including game fish such as bass and catfish. Maintaining effective wastewater treatment is crucial for preserving water quality in this inland river system, which serves as a habitat for aquatic organisms and a resource for recreation and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo WWTP is located in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves the municipal wastewater needs of the city and surrounding area.
Buffalo WWTP serves approximately 5,084 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Osage River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Buffalo WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, enforced by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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