Overview
Owensville WWTP serves approximately 3,059 residents in Owensville, Missouri. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
Owensville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Krausetown Road in Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri. It serves a population of about 3,059 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater network. As a U.S. facility, Owensville WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that drains into the Gasconade River, a tributary of the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Owensville WWTP enters a local stream that flows into the Gasconade River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Gasconade River is known for its clear waters and supports a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass. Downstream, the Missouri River provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish, and its waters eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the nutrient dynamics of the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
Owensville WWTP is located on Krausetown Road in Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,059 residents in the Owensville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Gasconade River, a tributary of the Missouri River.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Owensville WWTP operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants like Owensville WWTP, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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