POMME DE TERRE PITTSBURG AREA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hickory County, Missouri

POMME DE TERRE PITTSBURG AREA is a wastewater treatment plant located on Indian Point Trail in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of approximately 100 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or low-density community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 37.85 volume units, with a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Osage River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local water quality. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Osage River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and agriculture. Maintaining secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.