Overview
HORNERSVILLE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 663 people in Dunklin County, Missouri. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
HORNERSVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dunklin County, Missouri, serving a small population of 663 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 306.62 thousand gallons per day and an average daily discharge of 264.98 thousand gallons, the facility operates at approximately 86% capacity, indicating consistent use. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which drains a vast agricultural and urban region before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The area supports diverse aquatic species and migratory birds, and nutrient management is critical to prevent downstream hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
HORNERSVILLE WWTP is located in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves a population of 663 residents, classifying it as a small municipal facility under U.S. EPA guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River basin, supporting regional water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards for small communities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all municipal discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for facilities of this size.
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