Overview
ST JAMES WWTP serves St. James, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 4,767 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulations.
ST JAMES WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in St. James, Phelps County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 4,767 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility typical of rural communities in the Midwest. As a U.S. facility, 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. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection links the plant's operations to the ecological health of the Mississippi River system and the Gulf of Mexico.
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 plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems, including nutrient limits to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
ST JAMES WWTP is located in St. James, Phelps County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,767 residents, typical of a small to medium-sized community in rural Missouri.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. 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 effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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