Overview
FCPWSD 3 Eastland Oaks is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 172 people in Franklin County, Missouri. It discharges 64.35 units of treated effluent daily.
FCPWSD 3 Eastland Oaks is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 172 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The facility has a designed capacity of 113.56 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 64.35 units. As a secondary treatment plant, it utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, consistent with typical requirements for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Eastland Oaks Drive in Franklin County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 172 residents in the Eastland Oaks area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Missouri River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical U.S. Clean Water Act requirements for small communities.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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