Overview
Monroe City WWTP serves approximately 2,400 residents in Monroe City, Missouri. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Monroe City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroe City, Missouri, serving a population of about 2,388 residents. The plant is situated in the rural landscape of northeastern Missouri and is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Monroe City WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at Monroe City WWTP helps maintain water quality in this extensive watershed.
Environmental context
Monroe City WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Salt River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting a wide range of aquatic species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location in the upper basin means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River's main channel and its floodplain wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
Monroe City WWTP is located on South Oak Street in Monroe City, Missouri, United States. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the community.
The plant serves approximately 2,388 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Salt River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Monroe City 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.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines and protect receiving water bodies.
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