MINER STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scott County, Missouri

MINER STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of around 1,000 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, MINER STP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 757.08 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity below its design limit. The treated effluent from MINER STP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect the regional watershed from untreated sewage contamination.

MINER STP discharges into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides drinking water, recreation, and habitat. The plant's secondary treatment reduces pollutants, helping to maintain the ecological health of the downstream environment.