Overview
MAYVIEW WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Lafayette County, Missouri, serving a small population of 212. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting rural water quality.
MAYVIEW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in rural Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small community of 212 residents, reflecting the dispersed population typical of this agricultural region. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This permit sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 166.56 volume units and currently discharges 64.35 volume units, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
MAYVIEW WWTP is located in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, near Long Road, zip code 64071. It serves the rural community of Mayview and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of 212 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in Missouri.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging effluent into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issues and enforces the permit, setting limits on pollutants like BOD and TSS.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoons or package plants. The U.S. EPA provides guidelines for small wastewater systems to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act standards.
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