Overview
Trail of Tears SP is a secondary treatment plant in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 24 people. It discharges 3.79 million gallons per day into the Missouri River watershed.
Trail of Tears SP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 24 people, reflecting its role as a state park facility. The plant is situated near the intersection of I-29 and US 71, within the broader Kansas City metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3.79 million gallons per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating it operates at near full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location inland and its small service population reduce its environmental footprint, but proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
Trail of Tears SP is located in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri, United States, near the intersection of I-29 and US 71.
The plant serves a population of 24 people, typical for a state park facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US facility, Trail of Tears SP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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