Overview
Harrisonville WWTP serves approximately 10,500 residents in Harrisonville, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Missouri River basin.
Harrisonville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of around 10,519 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a plant serving a community of this size, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet federal and state water quality standards. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Missouri River, and its treated effluent likely enters a local stream or creek that eventually drains into the Missouri River basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream water quality and maintaining the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Missouri River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect aquatic ecosystems downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Harrisonville WWTP is located on East 263rd Street in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,519 residents in the Harrisonville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids, to meet federal standards.
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