Overview
LEADWOOD WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Leadwood, Missouri. It treats approximately 454.25 million gallons per year with a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons.
LEADWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Leadwood, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a population of 1,282 and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 454.25 million gallons, the plant operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Mississippi River system, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
LEADWOOD WWTP is located in Leadwood, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States, along MO 8 near Huntington.
The plant serves a population of 1,282 in the Leadwood area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 454.25 million gallons.
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