Overview
South Greenfield wastewater treatment plant serves 180 people in Dade County, Missouri, USA. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 68.14 units of treated wastewater.
South Greenfield is a wastewater treatment plant located on County Road 131 in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of 180 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 68.14 units and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. Under the US regulatory framework, secondary treatment is the minimum level required for municipal facilities, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's streams and rivers, which support aquatic life and recreational uses. Its location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, one of the largest drainage basins in North America. These waters flow through agricultural and rural landscapes before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
South Greenfield wastewater treatment plant is located on County Road 131 in Dade County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 180 residents in the rural community of South Greenfield.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
South Greenfield provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Its discharge is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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