Overview
MARSHFIELD WWTP serves Webster County, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 6,533 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulations.
MARSHFIELD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Webster County, Missouri, serving a population of about 6,533. The plant is situated in the Ozarks region, an area characterized by karst topography and numerous springs, which influences local water quality management. As a small-to-medium agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the James River and then the White River system, flowing into Table Rock Lake and eventually the Mississippi River. The Ozarks region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational area, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the James River watershed, a tributary of the White River that flows into Table Rock Lake, a major reservoir in the Ozarks. This region features sensitive karst geology with underground aquifers and springs, requiring careful management to prevent groundwater contamination. The downstream waters support diverse fish populations and are used for recreation and drinking water supply.
Frequently asked questions
MARSHFIELD WWTP is located in Webster County, Missouri, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 6,533 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US EPA guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the James River and eventually the White River system, contributing to Table Rock Lake.
As a US facility, MARSHFIELD WWTP 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.
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or aerated lagoons to meet EPA effluent standards for BOD and TSS.
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