LINEVILLE STL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mercer County, Missouri

LINEVILLE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mercer County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of 282 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For small plants like LINEVILLE STL, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 56.78 units, and it currently discharges 170.34 units, indicating operational conditions within its infrastructure. The treated effluent from LINEVILLE STL is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting local water quality and the broader watershed health.

LINEVILLE STL discharges into a local stream within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a larger network of rivers and wetlands that provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic matter, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems.