Overview
WYATT WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Mississippi County, Missouri, serving 319 people. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 340.69 units.
WYATT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 319 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 340.69 units and currently discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements for municipal wastewater treatment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region, supporting the ecological health of the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
WYATT WWTP is located in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States, near the town of Wyatt.
The plant serves a population of 319 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like WYATT WWTP typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater under the Clean Water Act.
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