Overview
ROLLA SE WWTP serves Dent County, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 16,861 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting and discharges to local waterways.
ROLLA SE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dent County, Missouri, serving a population of about 16,861. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the unincorporated areas and small communities within the county. As a U.S. facility, ROLLA SE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges to receiving waters within the Meramec River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Meramec River, a major Ozark stream that flows into the Mississippi River near St. Louis. The Meramec River basin supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation. Downstream, the Mississippi River carries treated effluent to the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones. Effective treatment at ROLLA SE WWTP helps reduce local and downstream impacts.
Frequently asked questions
ROLLA SE WWTP is located in Dent County, Missouri, United States, near the community of Rolla. The facility's address is on Missouri Route EE.
The plant serves approximately 16,861 people, primarily from Dent County and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local streams within the Meramec River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, ROLLA SE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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