Overview
Springfield NW WWTP serves Greene County, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 31,980 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Springfield NW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greene County, Missouri, serving a population of about 31,980. The plant is situated along Fulbright Spring Greenway and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the northwestern part of the Springfield metropolitan area. As a US facility of this scale, 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. Plants serving populations of this size typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the James River, part of the White River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional recreation and ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the James River, which flows into the White River system and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of concern such as the Ozark hellbender. The region's karst topography makes groundwater particularly sensitive to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Springfield NW WWTP is located in Greene County, Missouri, along Fulbright Spring Greenway, serving the northwestern part of the Springfield area.
The plant serves approximately 31,980 residents in Greene County, Missouri.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the James River watershed, which flows into the White River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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