ALMA WWTP - Alma, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

ALMA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 402 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 317.97 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 113.56 million gallons, the facility operates well below its capacity. This suggests the plant is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal peak flows. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

ALMA WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.