Charmwood Village Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stanton, Missouri

Charmwood Village is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stanton, Missouri, United States. This facility serves a small population of 52 residents, operating as a secondary treatment plant under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 18.93 million gallons per day and currently discharges 15.14 million gallons per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Meramec River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The Charmwood Village plant discharges into a local water body within the Meramec River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational activities. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality by reducing pollutants before discharge.