Barry WWTF - Projected Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Graceville, Minnesota

Barry WWTF is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Graceville, Minnesota, within Big Stone County. Designed to serve a small population of 14, the plant is part of the rural wastewater infrastructure in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 7.57 and a discharge volume of 7.57, the facility operates at full capacity. As a projected plant, it is not yet operational but is planned to meet local wastewater management needs. The treated effluent from Barry WWTF is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Minnesota River basin and then to the Mississippi River. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in the broader Mississippi River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions.

Barry WWTF discharges into the local watershed within the Minnesota River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality in this important river system.