A Model Integration Of State-Of-The-Art Technologies That Satisfied Both Initial And Long-Term Considerations

The surrounding areas of Rock Creek Public Sewer District of Jefferson County, Missouri experienced substantial development in recent years overloading existing privately owned wastewater plant capacities. The additional stress on the existing systems resulted in pollution of nearby streams creating mounting health and safety concerns and suspension of new building permits by the county. These issues and forthcoming stricter effluent standards propelled Rock Creek to acquire both private utilities and undertake significant upgrades that included a new, consolidated treatment plant.