BRANSON COMPTON DR WWTP - Branson, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

BRANSON COMPTON DR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lagoon Drive in Branson, Taney County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 24,514 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the White River Basin, which flows through the Ozarks region. The receiving waters support aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the downstream ecosystem.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows through the Ozark Plateau and eventually into the Mississippi River system. The White River basin supports diverse aquatic species, including several endemic fish and mussel species. The region's karst geology means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, requiring careful management of nutrient and pathogen loads to protect both drinking water sources and downstream ecosystems.