Overview
Mountain View WWTP serves approximately 3,269 residents in Mountain View, Missouri. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, which governs wastewater discharge standards for small communities.
Mountain View WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, serving a population of about 3,269. As a small-scale plant, it is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to comply with state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and contributes to the overall health of the downstream ecosystem, including the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Mountain View WWTP is located on County Road 3890 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,269 residents in the Mountain View area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants serving around 3,000 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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