Overview
Kahoka WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 2,078 people in Kahoka, Missouri. It discharges 946.35 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,529.30 thousand cubic meters.
Kahoka WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,078 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EPA's Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,529.30 thousand cubic meters and an actual discharge volume of 946.35 thousand cubic meters, indicating operational capacity utilization. The treated effluent from Kahoka WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental context
Kahoka WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, which drains a vast area of the central United States before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollutants, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems, including the hypoxic zone in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Kahoka WWTP is located in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, United States.
Kahoka WWTP serves approximately 2,078 people.
Kahoka WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
Kahoka WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Its discharge is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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