Overview
Plattsburg WWTP serves the city of Plattsburg, Missouri, treating wastewater for a population of 2,319. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Plattsburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri. It serves a population of approximately 2,319 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like Plattsburg, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Missouri River, part of the vast Mississippi River watershed that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Plattsburg WWTP is located on Southwest Middle Road in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,319 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Missouri River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Plattsburg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For small communities like Plattsburg, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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