Overview
Richmond South WWTP serves approximately 1,804 people in Richmond, Missouri. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Richmond South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Wellington Road in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri. The plant serves a small community of about 1,804 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This downstream connectivity underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a major migratory corridor for fish and birds. Maintaining effective treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Richmond South WWTP is located on Wellington Road in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,804 people in the Richmond area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Missouri River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, meeting EPA effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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