Overview
WINDSOR SE LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pettis County, Missouri, serving approximately 957 people. It discharges 476.96 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 484.53 million gallons.
WINDSOR SE LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 957 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 484.53 million gallons and reports an annual discharge volume of 476.96 million gallons, indicating near-capacity operation. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed and the larger Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
WINDSOR SE LAGOON is located in Pettis County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Windsor.
The plant serves approximately 957 people, indicating it is a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Missouri River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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