Overview
SAVANNAH WWTP serves approximately 4,707 people in Savannah, Missouri. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
SAVANNAH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of around 4,707 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limitations for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Missouri River basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important corridor for migratory fish. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
SAVANNAH WWTP is located in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri, United States, along US 71 Business.
The plant serves approximately 4,707 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River system.
As a US facility, SAVANNAH WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small to medium-sized agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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