Overview
WARSAW WWTP serves Warsaw, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 2,127 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for small communities.
WARSAW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri. Serving a population of about 2,127, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small community. The plant's location near Tamara Lane places it within the rural landscape of central Missouri. As a small-scale facility in the United States, WARSAW WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The treated effluent from WARSAW WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Osage River basin, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Osage River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
WARSAW WWTP is located on Tamara Lane in Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,127 residents in the Warsaw area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Osage River, part of the Missouri River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, WARSAW WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small communities in the U.S. often use lagoon systems, activated sludge, or sequencing batch reactors to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act.
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