Campbell WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Dunklin County, Missouri

Campbell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dunklin County, Missouri, serving a population of approximately 1,992 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The plant employs secondary treatment processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,022.06 and an average daily flow of 908.50, it operates efficiently within its capacity. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural area of southeastern Missouri. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the overall health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.