BRASHEAR WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Brashear, Missouri

BRASHEAR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brashear, Adair County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of around 280 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. The plant's designed capacity is 200.63 volume units, with a current discharge volume of 181.70, indicating it operates below its design capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.

The plant discharges into a local receiving water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.