How MSD Project Clear is Improving Local Waterways and the Gulf Dead Zone
With a collective commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, we at MSD Project Clear (MSDPC), along with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), have launched a significant, innovative program to reduce excess nutrient levels in our local water bodies by two-thirds. This ambitious effort is part of a broader statewide commitment to lessen Missouri's contribution to the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico by 45% by 2035.
Media Coverage:
Fox 2 Now - MSD and DNR’s plan to reduce impact on Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone
KMOX - MSD begins $30M effort to help the Gulf of Mexico
St. Louis Post Dispatch - Chemicals from Missouri lawns, farms add to Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ where little but algae grows
With this initiative, we are rolling out cutting-edge treatment technology at the Bissell Point, Lemay, and Grand Glaize wastewater treatment facilities to tackle the level of phosphorus, a non-toxic mineral that, in high quantities, can lead to algae overgrowth.
As stewards of our local waterways, our comprehensive approach to this challenge not only enhances our environmental protection efforts but also promises substantial savings for our customers, potentially cutting costs by as much as 90% compared to other alternatives.
MDNR has voiced appreciation for our approach, recognizing that by incorporating diverse and adaptable strategies, we can encourage local ingenuity, enhance local water quality, and tackle nutrient pollution. This initiative is our commitment to the future—it speaks to the power of local actions in making a significant difference in global environmental progress.
