Overview
CANTON WWTP serves approximately 3,235 people in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed.
CANTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. It serves a population of about 3,235 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant in a rural setting. The plant is situated near the Mississippi River basin, which is the primary drainage for the region. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance is enforced through state-level permits. The treated effluent from CANTON WWTP ultimately flows into the Mississippi River via local streams and tributaries. The Mississippi River is a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
CANTON WWTP discharges into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River supports a wide range of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
CANTON WWTP is located in Lewis County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Canton. The facility serves the local community with municipal wastewater treatment.
CANTON WWTP serves approximately 3,235 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment plant in a rural area of Missouri.
CANTON WWTP discharges treated effluent into local streams and tributaries that flow into the Mississippi River. The plant operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
CANTON WWTP helps protect the Mississippi River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge. The Mississippi River is a major waterway that supports diverse ecosystems and provides water for communities downstream.
CANTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires wastewater treatment plants to obtain NPDES permits. These permits set limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. For small plants like CANTON WWTP, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards.
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