Overview
Lake Ozark SP Beach 1 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Camden County, Missouri, serving a small population of 300. It has a discharge volume of 75.71 units and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Lake Ozark SP Beach 1 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 300 people, reflecting its role in a rural or recreational area near the Lake of the Ozarks. As an advanced treatment plant, it employs processes that go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant's designed capacity is 75.71 units, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are required to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant may be in a sensitive watershed requiring stringent nutrient removal. The treated wastewater likely discharges into a tributary of the Lake of the Ozarks, a large reservoir on the Osage River. The lake is a major recreational and ecological resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this important water body.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake of the Ozarks watershed, which drains via the Osage River to the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The lake is a popular recreational destination and supports a variety of fish and wildlife. Advanced treatment at this plant helps control nutrient loading, which is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain oxygen levels in the reservoir.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Ozark SP Beach 1 is located in Camden County, Missouri, United States, near the Lake of the Ozarks state park.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 300 people, likely serving a recreational area or small community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Lake of the Ozarks watershed, which flows into the Osage River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to protect the sensitive lake environment.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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