Overview
SILEX WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 226 people in Silex, Missouri. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 113.56 units.
SILEX WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Silex, Lincoln County, Missouri. The plant serves a small population of 226 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 113.56 units and a current discharge volume of 75.71 units, the facility has reserve capacity to accommodate future growth. Treatment processes typical for small plants in Missouri include activated sludge or trickling filter systems. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at SILEX WWTP helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports aquatic ecosystems including fish and macroinvertebrates. Downstream waters are used for recreation and as a drinking water source, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical.
Frequently asked questions
SILEX WWTP is located on Bluff Street in Silex, Lincoln County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 226 residents in the Silex area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater and requires NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like SILEX WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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