Overview
HWY 141 WWTP serves approximately 13,293 people in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The plant treats wastewater from the local community before discharging into the regional water system.
HWY 141 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Missouri, serving a population of around 13,293 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, HWY 141 WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale in the United States typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet federal effluent guidelines, ensuring protection of water quality in receiving streams. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at facilities like HWY 141 WWTP is essential for maintaining the ecological health of this major river system.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from HWY 141 WWTP enters local streams that flow into the Meramec River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife species. The plant's location in the interior of the continent means its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Mississippi River system, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
HWY 141 WWTP is located in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, near the intersection of Highway 141 and Flood Drive in Rock Township.
The plant serves approximately 13,293 people in the Jefferson County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Meramec River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, HWY 141 WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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