Overview
SPRINGFIELD SW WWTP serves Greene County, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 183,235 people. The plant discharges into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
SPRINGFIELD SW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greene County, Missouri, United States. It serves a population of approximately 183,235 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under US EPA guidelines. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the James River, a tributary of the White River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making effective treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the James River watershed, part of the White River basin that flows into the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
SPRINGFIELD SW WWTP is located in Greene County, Missouri, United States, near the city of Springfield.
The plant serves approximately 183,235 people, making it a large municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the James River watershed, which flows into the White River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or EPA.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for sensitive receiving waters.
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