Overview
NAYLOR WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Naylor, Missouri, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 1,055 with a designed capacity of 302.83 cubic meters per day.
NAYLOR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Naylor, a small town in Ripley County, Missouri. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,055 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic pollutant removal under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 302.83 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day. The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small communities like Naylor, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the overall health of the Mississippi River system. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows through the central United States and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
NAYLOR WWTP is located on Horton Street in Naylor, Ripley County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,055 residents in the Naylor area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
NAYLOR WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small communities like Naylor, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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