Overview
Duckett Creek WWTP 2 in Saint Charles County, Missouri, serves approximately 25,500 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Duckett Creek WWTP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States. It serves a population of approximately 25,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and treatment typically includes secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal plants of this scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Missouri River watershed, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing habitat for numerous fish and migratory bird species. Downstream, the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to hypoxic zones. Effective treatment at plants like Duckett Creek helps reduce nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Duckett Creek WWTP 2 is located in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States, near the Missouri Research Park Trail.
The plant serves approximately 25,500 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.
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