Overview
Houston Brushy Creek WWTP serves 2,100 people in Houston, Missouri. The plant discharges into local waterways under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Houston Brushy Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Houston, Texas County, Missouri. It serves a population of approximately 2,100 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Big Piney River watershed, which flows into the Gasconade River and then the Missouri River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities in the Ozarks region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Big Piney River watershed, a tributary of the Gasconade River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This Ozarks region features sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including species such as the Ozark hellbender and various freshwater mussels. The watershed supports recreational fishing and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Houston, Texas County, Missouri, United States, near Mineral Drive in Mineral Springs City.
The plant serves approximately 2,100 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Big Piney River watershed, which flows into the Gasconade River and then the Missouri River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants in Missouri typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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