Overview
ROLLA SW WWTP serves Phelps County, Missouri, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,220. The plant discharges 912.28 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ROLLA SW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,220 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. With advanced treatment, the facility likely employs processes such as biological nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to meet stringent effluent limits. The designed capacity is 3,785.40 thousand cubic meters, with an annual discharge volume of 912.28 thousand cubic meters. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall health of the downstream aquatic ecosystem, supporting diverse species and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ROLLA SW WWTP is located in Phelps County, Missouri, United States, near the city of Rolla.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,220 residents in the Phelps County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Meramec River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Plants of this size often employ secondary treatment, but ROLLA SW WWTP uses advanced treatment, which may include nutrient removal or disinfection to meet local water quality standards.
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