Overview
LEXINGTON WWTP serves approximately 4,987 residents in Lexington, Missouri. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Missouri Clean Water Law regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
LEXINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 4,987 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater systems. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This downstream connection supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a local stream within the Missouri River basin, which joins the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
LEXINGTON WWTP is located in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,987 residents in the Lexington area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small-to-medium communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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