Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant {Springfield, MO}
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N 37° 09.210 W 093° 22.208
15S E 467133 N 4111964
Located on the Southwest side of Springfield, MO. Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant
Waymark Code: WM335T
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2008
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Sewage treatment according to the website below is documented back to 1894 for Springfield, MO. In 1959 a new Southwest Treatment Plant was constructed at its current location on Wilson's Creek. It employed an innovative process involving the Krauss modification to the activated sludge process. In 1966 Springfield became one of the first cities to utilize remote TV camera technology for internal pipe inspection. About 1976, the City began using polyvinyl chloride (pvc) pipe for sanitary sewer construction
The Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant is capable of continually treating 42.5 million gallons per day of Springfield’s wastewater and 65 million gallons per day for short periods. The average daily flow at this time is approximately 39 million gallons per day. The plant is designed to produce a high quality effluent for discharge into Wilson’s Creek. The plant processes remove approximately 70,000 pounds of pollutants from the wastewater per day before it is discharged.
What is the capacity of the facility?: On average, over 39,000,000 gallons of wastewater are collected and treated every day.
Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
In 1959 a new Southwest Treatment Plant was constructed at its current location on Wilson's Creek. It employed an innovative process involving the Krauss modification to the activated sludge process.
How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Biosolids are processed and utilized as a soil conditioner and fertilizer.
What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Ozone
Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: City of Springfield
What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]
How is the facility governed?: Not listed
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