BOURBON WWTP - Bourbon, Missouri Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant

BOURBON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bourbon, Crawford County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,058 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 908.50 units and a discharge volume of 605.67 units, it operates within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Meramec River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.