Overview
Cassville WWTP serves approximately 4,100 residents in Cassville, Missouri. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Cassville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cassville, Barry County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 4,116 people, typical of a small community in the Ozarks region. It is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are governed by state and federal environmental regulations. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Cassville WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. Plants of this size commonly employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards. The treated wastewater from Cassville WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the White River Basin. The White River flows south through Arkansas and empties into the Mississippi River, which then reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Cassville WWTP discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows through the Ozark Plateau and into the Mississippi River system. The White River Basin supports diverse aquatic species, including several endemic fish and mussel species. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Cassville WWTP is located on Farm Road 1120 in Cassville, Barry County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,116 people, making it a small municipal treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the White River Basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Cassville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, setting limits on effluent quality.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA secondary treatment standards before discharge.
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