Overview
STOVER NORTH LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Stover, Missouri. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality and environmental health.
STOVER NORTH LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stover, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 302 residents and operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment. It is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant has a designed capacity of 276.33 volume units and currently treats an average daily flow of 189.27 volume units, indicating it operates below its design capacity. This ensures effective treatment and compliance with regulatory standards. The treated effluent from STOVER NORTH LAGOON is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water quality and the aquatic ecosystems of the region. By removing pollutants, it helps maintain the ecological balance of downstream water bodies and supports recreational and drinking water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollutants, protecting downstream aquatic life and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
STOVER NORTH LAGOON is located near Stover, Missouri, United States, along the Rock Island Trail in Morgan County.
The plant serves approximately 302 residents in the Stover area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. Permits are issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often provided by lagoon systems like STOVER NORTH LAGOON, which are cost-effective for low population densities.
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