Bronaugh WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Bronaugh, Missouri

Bronaugh WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bronaugh, Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 249 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 98.42 units and a current discharge volume of 75.71 units, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small inland plant, it is not subject to coastal discharge regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Osage River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses in the region.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Osage River basin, which drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. The secondary treatment process helps protect downstream water quality by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.