Hawk Point WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Hawk Point, Missouri

Hawk Point WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hawk Point, Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 669 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 469.39 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 302.83 m³/day, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant is not within 50 km of the coast, classifying it as an inland facility. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River system, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and streams that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream water quality.