Overview
Elk Valley WWTF serves approximately 8,000 people in Christian County, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Missouri regulatory oversight.
Elk Valley WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Christian County, Missouri, serving a population of about 8,000 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which issues National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is the typical minimum standard required by the Clean Water Act, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The regulatory framework mandates compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Elk Valley WWTF is discharged into a local stream that is part of the White River Basin, ultimately flowing into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the White River Basin, which drains into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. The region's karst topography can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Elk Valley WWTF is located on McLean Road in Christian County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 residents in the Christian County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that is part of the White River Basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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