Overview
Martinsburg WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 304 people in Martinsburg, Missouri. It discharges 109.78 volume units and has a designed capacity of 132.49 volume units.
Martinsburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Martinsburg, Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 304 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale typically operate under general permits or individual permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The plant's designed capacity is 132.49 volume units, with an actual discharge volume of 109.78 volume units. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Missouri River or the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant's effluent contributes to the nutrient load in the watershed. Proper treatment helps mitigate impacts on downstream aquatic life and supports the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
Martinsburg WWTP is located in Martinsburg, Audrain County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 304 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a municipal plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities, secondary treatment is typical, often using lagoons or package plants. The U.S. Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment as the minimum for municipal discharges.
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