ASBURY WWTP - Asbury, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

ASBURY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Asbury, Jasper County, Missouri. The plant serves a small population of 207 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 68.14 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 56.78 million gallons, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Spring River basin, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River system. This small plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Mississippi River watershed.

The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Spring River, a tributary of the Arkansas River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River. The surrounding area is part of the Ozark Plateau, characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic habitats. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports diverse freshwater species in the region.