Overview
MILLER WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Lawrence County, Missouri, serving 699 people. It discharges 283.91 million gallons per year into local waterways.
MILLER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawrence County, Missouri, serving a small population of 699 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 283.91 million gallons per year, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Spring River, a tributary of the White River system, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses in the Ozarks region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Spring River watershed, which flows into the White River and then the Mississippi River. This region is part of the Ozark Plateau, known for its karst topography and sensitive groundwater systems. The receiving streams support fish populations and are used for recreation, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MILLER WWTP is located on County Road 2045 in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 699 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Spring River watershed, which flows into the White River and eventually the Mississippi River.
MILLER WWTP provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a U.S. facility, MILLER WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to regulate its discharges and protect water quality.
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