Overview
MEMPHIS WWTP in Scotland County, Missouri, serves 1,822 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 810.08 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
MEMPHIS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Scotland County, Missouri, serving a population of 1,822. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 863.07 units and an average discharge volume of 810.08 units, the plant operates at a high utilization rate. As a U.S. facility, it is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. Its inland location minimizes direct marine impact, but proper treatment is essential for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating downstream eutrophication risks in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
MEMPHIS WWTP is located in Scotland County, Missouri, United States, at coordinates 40.444000, -92.152000.
The plant serves a population of 1,822 people, typical of a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, MEMPHIS WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits to protect water quality and public health.
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