Overview
HOLLISTER WWTP serves approximately 20,000 residents in Hollister, Missouri. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Missouri Clean Water Law regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
HOLLISTER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Maurice Lane in Hollister, Taney County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of roughly 20,000, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. Its location in the Ozarks region influences local water quality management. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act and Missouri's state regulations, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with discharge limits that protect downstream water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the White River system. This river flows through the Ozarks and ultimately reaches the Mississippi River, contributing to the Gulf of Mexico drainage basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the White River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The White River system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Ozark region's karst geology makes groundwater and surface water particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, requiring effective treatment to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
HOLLISTER WWTP is located on Maurice Lane in Hollister, Taney County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,978 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the White River system and eventually reaches the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, requiring secondary treatment and compliance with discharge limits.
Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet EPA standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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