Overview
DEEPWATER WWTP serves Deepwater, Missouri with advanced treatment for a population of 507. It discharges 177.91 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 431.54 units.
DEEPWATER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Deepwater, Henry County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 507 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community in the central United States. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standards typically required under the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 431.54 units and a current discharge volume of 177.91 units, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, contributing to the overall health of the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
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 life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
DEEPWATER WWTP is located at 119 North 6th Street in Deepwater, Henry County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 507 residents in the Deepwater area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standards required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities.
As a US facility, DEEPWATER WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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