Overview
MEADVILLE WWTP serves the community of Meadville, Missouri, with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 242.27 and processes an average daily flow of 132.49, supporting local wastewater management.
MEADVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West John Street in Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of approximately 462 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community in the Midwestern United States. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 242.27 and an average discharge volume of 132.49, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the local population. The treated effluent from MEADVILLE WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This connection to one of North America's major river systems underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Grand River, a tributary of the Missouri River, which then joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as catfish and bass. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting the ecological health of the downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
MEADVILLE WWTP is located on West John Street in Meadville, Linn County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 462 residents in the Meadville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Grand River, a tributary of the Missouri River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, MEADVILLE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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