ALTAMONT WINSTON WWTP - Winston, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

ALTAMONT WINSTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winston, Daviess County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of 463 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 185.48 units and a current discharge volume of 166.56 units, the facility operates near its capacity. As a US plant, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Grand River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the region.

The plant discharges into a local stream that drains into the Grand River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.