Overview
ST ELIZABETH WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 336 people in St. Elizabeth, Missouri. It discharges 136.28 megaliters per year and has a designed capacity of 185.48 megaliters.
ST ELIZABETH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in St. Elizabeth, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 336 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within Miller County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 185.48 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 136.28 megaliters, the facility operates within its capacity. As a U.S. plant, it operates under an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact. Its secondary treatment process helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The secondary treatment level helps mitigate nutrient loading and oxygen depletion in the receiving waters, contributing to the ecological health of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
ST ELIZABETH WWTP is located at 326 Washington Street, St. Elizabeth, Miller County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves a population of 336 people, typical of a small rural community in Missouri.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
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