Overview
Hillsboro WW Reclamation serves approximately 1,900 residents in Hillsboro, Missouri. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater before discharge.
Hillsboro WW Reclamation is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hillsboro, Missouri, serving a population of about 1,900. The plant is situated in Jefferson County, part of the central eastern region of the state, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like Hillsboro, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent from Hillsboro WW Reclamation is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Meramec River or the Big River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Meramec River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor, and maintaining water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Hillsboro WW Reclamation is located in Hillsboro, Missouri, United States, in Jefferson County.
The plant serves approximately 1,900 residents in the Hillsboro area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities like Hillsboro, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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