Overview
Richmond N WWTP serves the city of Richmond, Missouri, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 4,179. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge likely to a local tributary of the Missouri River.
Richmond N WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Hines Street in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 4,179 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Richmond N WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in the Missouri River basin.
Environmental context
Richmond N WWTP discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Richmond N WWTP is located on Hines Street in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,179 residents in the Richmond area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway that flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Richmond N WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For small agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters.
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