Overview
PEVELY WWTP serves approximately 5,200 residents in Pevely, Missouri. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Mississippi River basin.
PEVELY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pevely, Jefferson County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 5,218 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, PEVELY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving this population range, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River, a major river system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region.
Environmental context
PEVELY WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is a critical habitat for numerous fish species, migratory birds, and other wildlife. Nutrient loading from wastewater and agricultural runoff can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
PEVELY WWTP is located on Taylor Drive in Pevely, Jefferson County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,218 residents in the Pevely area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, PEVELY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For plants of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, with disinfection before discharge.
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