Bertrand WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Bertrand, Missouri

Bertrand WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bertrand, Scott County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of around 550 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year, and it currently discharges 223.34 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating available capacity for future growth. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, protecting downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing critical ecosystem services. The discharge from Bertrand WWTP is regulated to protect water quality in the receiving stream and downstream environments, including the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.