Overview
CRAIG WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 248 people in Craig, Missouri. It discharges 113.56 megaliters annually and has a design capacity of 302.83 megaliters.
CRAIG WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Craig, Holt County, Missouri, along the Lewis & Clark Trail. The facility serves a small population of 248 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a design capacity of 302.83 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for such discharges to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
CRAIG WWTP is located along the Lewis & Clark Trail in Craig, Holt County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 248 residents in the Craig area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, CRAIG WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
Small plants like CRAIG WWTP typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic and suspended solids removal.
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