Overview
VERONA WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 714 people in Verona, Missouri. It discharges 208.20 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 401.25 units.
VERONA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Syntex Access Road in Verona, Lawrence County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of approximately 714 residents, reflecting a small community-scale operation within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard typically required under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 401.25 units and an average daily discharge of 208.20 units, the facility operates well below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Spring River basin, a tributary of the White River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the Ozarks region. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive karst landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Spring River watershed, which flows into the White River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River. This region features karst topography with underground aquifers, making groundwater protection critical. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding aquatic habitats and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
VERONA WWTP is located on Syntex Access Road in Verona, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 714 residents in the Verona area.
VERONA WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
As a U.S. facility, VERONA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Advanced treatment ensures compliance with stringent water quality standards.
Small plants in Missouri often use secondary treatment, but advanced treatment like at VERONA WWTP may be required for sensitive watersheds or to meet specific discharge limits.
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