Overview
MOUNTAIN GROVE WWTP EAST serves approximately 2,964 residents in Mountain Grove, Missouri. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
MOUNTAIN GROVE WWTP EAST is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1699 North Oakland Avenue in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 2,964 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based facility, the plant 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 small communities like Mountain Grove, typical treatment includes secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed and then the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Missouri River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes agricultural and rural areas where water quality is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
MOUNTAIN GROVE WWTP EAST is located at 1699 North Oakland Avenue in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,964 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body that flows into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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