Overview
MILAN WWTP serves approximately 1,885 residents in Milan, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulations.
MILAN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 830 East 3rd Street in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. Serving a population of about 1,885, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, MILAN 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. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses. Proper treatment helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
MILAN WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Grand River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that provides drinking water, recreation, and habitat. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance in these downstream systems.
Frequently asked questions
MILAN WWTP is located at 830 East 3rd Street in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri, United States.
MILAN WWTP serves approximately 1,885 residents in the city of Milan and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Grand River, part of the Missouri River watershed.
MILAN WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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