Overview
BUNKER WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in Reynolds County, Missouri, serving 407 people. It discharges 121.13 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 170.34 units.
BUNKER WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 407 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the Ozark region. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 170.34 units and an average daily discharge of 121.13 units, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to state-level National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that set effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from BUNKER WWTF likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location in a rural, forested area means its discharge supports local aquatic ecosystems and contributes to the overall health of the downstream watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Current River or Black River system, part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. These rivers flow through the Ozark Plateau, a region known for karst topography and sensitive aquatic habitats. The effluent supports baseflow in local streams, which are home to diverse fish and mussel species. Downstream, the water joins the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources is a concern.
Frequently asked questions
BUNKER WWTF is located at 3904 County Road 900, Reynolds County, Missouri, 63629, United States. It serves the rural community of Bunker and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of 407 people, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility in Missouri.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging its effluent into a local waterway. The discharge likely enters a tributary of the Current River or Black River system, which flows to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, BUNKER WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets federal and state standards before discharge.
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