Montauk State Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dent County, Missouri

Montauk State Park wastewater treatment plant is located in Dent County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of 335 people, typical of a state park facility in a rural setting. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small facilities like this, advanced treatment often includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity matches the discharge volume at 124.92 units, indicating efficient operation. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which drains into the Current River, a spring-fed river known for its clear water and diverse aquatic life. The Current River flows into the Black River, then the White River, and eventually the Mississippi River, supporting important recreational fisheries and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Current River watershed, a spring-fed system in the Ozark region. The Current River is known for its high water quality and supports diverse aquatic species, including smallmouth bass and freshwater mussels. Downstream, the river joins the Black River and then the White River, which flows into the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps protect this ecologically sensitive karst landscape.