PCSD1STONEY GAP ESTATES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pulaski County, Missouri

PCSD1STONEY GAP ESTATES is a wastewater treatment facility located in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 85 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard typically required for municipal facilities. Advanced treatment often includes nutrient removal or other processes to meet stringent water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 34.07 megaliters and discharges approximately 30.28 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, indicating a moderate utilization rate. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and other pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.