Overview
NIXA WWTP serves approximately 19,815 residents in Nixa, Missouri. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with oversight from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
NIXA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Old Riverdale Road in Nixa, Christian County, Missouri. Serving a population of around 19,815, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, NIXA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The plant discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the James River, a tributary of the White River system, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
NIXA WWTP discharges into a tributary of the James River, part of the White River basin that flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
NIXA WWTP is located on Old Riverdale Road in Nixa, Christian County, Missouri, United States.
NIXA WWTP serves approximately 19,815 residents in the city of Nixa and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local tributary that flows into the James River, part of the White River system, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, NIXA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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