BURLINGTON JCT WWTP - Nodaway County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

BURLINGTON JCT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 537 residents in the rural community of Nodaway Township. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 287.69 volume units, and it operates at full capacity with a discharge volume of 287.69. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed and the Mississippi River basin.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality.