Overview
LESLIE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 171 people in Leslie, Missouri. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
LESLIE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri, serving a small population of 171 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 (units unspecified) and a current discharge volume of 64.35, indicating it operates below its design capacity. As a US facility, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from LESLIE WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small tributaries within the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
LESLIE WWTP is located in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 171 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Missouri River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, LESLIE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small communities in the US typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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