Centerview WWTP - Johnson County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment

Centerview WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of 249 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant is situated in the central part of the state, within the Missouri River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 124.92 thousand gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 75.71 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates below its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant is subject to permits that regulate effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Centerview WWTP ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of local streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

Centerview WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting aquatic habitats in the region. The watershed supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management important for ecological balance.