Overview
Lincoln WWTP in Benton County, Missouri, serves about 1,190 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 613.24 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
Lincoln WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 1,190 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated in the central part of the state, near the town of Lincoln. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 613.24 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates below its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), such plants must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Missouri River basin. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of downstream waters, which eventually flow into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that is part of the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows eastward to join the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, and the plant's effluent helps maintain water quality in streams that support aquatic life and recreational uses. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln WWTP is located in Benton County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Lincoln. The address is North W 320 Bc, Benton County, Missouri 65338.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,190 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Missouri River basin. The discharge volume is about 613.24 thousand cubic meters per year.
As a U.S. facility, Lincoln WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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