Fredericktown WWTP, Fredericktown

Overview

Fredericktown WWTP serves approximately 4,900 residents in Fredericktown, Missouri, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs discharge quality through NPDES permits.

Fredericktown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri. Serving a population of about 4,900, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small to medium agglomerations like Fredericktown, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the community. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection highlights the importance of effective treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the St. Francis River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor, and maintaining water quality is critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Fredericktown WWTP is located on Buford Boulevard in Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,888 residents of Fredericktown and the surrounding area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the St. Francis River, part of the Mississippi River basin.

As a U.S. facility, Fredericktown WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to regulate discharges.

For small to medium communities, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.