Overview
HURLEY WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 178 people in Hurley, Missouri. It operates with a designed capacity of 196.84 and a discharge volume of 56.78.
HURLEY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hurley, Stone County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of 178 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the Ozarks region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 196.84 and a discharge volume of 56.78, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the White River Basin, contributing to the downstream ecology of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect sensitive aquatic habitats in the Ozark watershed, which supports diverse fish and invertebrate communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River system, which flows through the Ozark Plateau into Table Rock Lake and eventually the Mississippi River. The Ozark region features karst topography with springs and caves, making groundwater protection critical. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, safeguarding downstream aquatic life and recreational water quality in Table Rock Lake.
Frequently asked questions
HURLEY WWTP is located in Hurley, Stone County, Missouri, United States, in the Ozark region.
The plant serves a small population of 178 residents in the Hurley area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
As a US facility, HURLEY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The plant discharges into the White River Basin, helping protect water quality in Table Rock Lake and downstream ecosystems in the Ozark region.
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