EMINENCE WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Eminence, Missouri

EMINENCE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Tom Akers Road in Eminence, Shannon County, Missouri. It serves a population of approximately 1,548 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,097.77 and an average daily discharge volume of 923.64, the facility is well-sized for its community. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Current River, part of the Ozark Plateau region. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for recreation and drinking water. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Current River, which flows through the Ozark Highlands and eventually joins the Black River before reaching the White River and the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and mussel species, and its clear, spring-fed streams are ecologically significant. Advanced treatment at the plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.