Overview
CHAFFEE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Scott County, Missouri, United States. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 1,971 people.
CHAFFEE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,971 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, CHAFFEE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
CHAFFEE WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making effective treatment important for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
CHAFFEE WWTP is located in Scott County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Chaffee.
The plant serves approximately 1,971 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River drainage basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, CHAFFEE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants in the U.S. often use secondary treatment processes such as aerated lagoons, activated sludge, or sequencing batch reactors to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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