Overview
EUREKA WWTP serves the community of Eureka, Missouri, USA. The plant treats wastewater for a population of approximately 9,353, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
The EUREKA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eureka, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It serves a population of about 9,353 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant in the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi River near St. Louis. The Meramec River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource. The Mississippi River downstream carries the combined flows to the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones. Proper treatment at EUREKA WWTP helps mitigate local and downstream environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
EUREKA WWTP is located at 95 Augustine Road, Eureka, Missouri, United States, within Saint Louis County.
The plant serves approximately 9,353 residents in the Eureka area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Meramec River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, EUREKA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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