Benton WWTP | Secondary Treatment Plant in Benton, Missouri

Benton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Benton, Scott County, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of 863 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. With a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day and an average daily flow of 378.54 cubic meters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant's discharge volume is consistent with the population served. The treated effluent from Benton WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this important watershed.

Benton WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. Downstream, the river contributes to the Gulf's hypoxic zone, making nutrient removal from wastewater important for regional water quality.