Overview
DESOTO WWTP serves approximately 6,000 residents in De Soto, Missouri. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities of this scale.
DESOTO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in De Soto, Missouri, serving a population of about 6,000. The plant is situated in Jefferson County, within the state's eastern region, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a US-based facility, DESOTO WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For plants serving populations around 6,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The treated effluent from DESOTO WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters and the broader watershed.
Environmental context
DESOTO WWTP discharges into a tributary 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 aquatic plants. Downstream, the Gulf of Mexico experiences seasonal hypoxia zones influenced by nutrient loads from the basin, making effective nutrient removal at treatment plants important for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
DESOTO WWTP is located in De Soto, Missouri, United States, at approximately 38.16 N, -90.544 W.
DESOTO WWTP serves approximately 6,000 residents in the city of De Soto and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
DESOTO WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a population of 6,000, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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