Antire Springs WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Jefferson County, Missouri

Antire Springs WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 296 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the eastern part of Missouri, near the Meramec River basin. As a secondary treatment plant, Antire Springs WWTP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per day, matching its current discharge volume. This scale of operation is typical for small communities in the region. The treated effluent from Antire Springs WWTP is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Meramec River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Meramec River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource for the region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this watershed, contributing to the overall health of the Mississippi River system.

Antire Springs WWTP discharges into local waterways that drain into the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Meramec River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of freshwater mussels and game fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses.