Overview
PARK HILLS MINERAL BELT WWTP serves Saint Francois County, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 14,235 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
PARK HILLS MINERAL BELT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. It serves a population of about 14,235 people in the surrounding area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the regional water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a plant serving a medium-sized community of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Regulatory standards ensure adequate treatment for its population tier. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's water quality is important for both ecological health and downstream communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining the balance of this extensive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States, near Herod Cemetery and Cedar Falls Road.
The plant serves approximately 14,235 residents in the Saint Francois County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For a medium-sized community of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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