PCSD1 Taylor Hills Subd WWTF - Pulaski County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

PCSD1 Taylor Hills Subd WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 50 residents, reflecting its role as a local community system in a rural area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 227.12 m³/day, while the current discharge volume is 18.93 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The facility is not located near coastal areas, being situated inland in Missouri. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Missouri River basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the local hydrology and must comply with state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is characterized by forested hills and rural land use. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and are part of a larger watershed that provides habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Maintaining water quality is important for both ecological health and downstream uses such as recreation and drinking water supply.