Overview
FCPWSD 3 Martin s Field is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Franklin County, Missouri, serving 53 people. It discharges 18.93 million gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 26.50 million gallons per day.
FCPWSD 3 Martin s Field is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 53 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is the minimum required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 26.50 million gallons per day and currently discharges 18.93 million gallons per day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharging treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for millions of people.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing habitat for numerous fish and migratory bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to downstream waters, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Franklin County, Missouri, United States, near the community of Martins Field.
The plant serves a small population of 53 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Missouri River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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