Corder S Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corder, Missouri

Corder S Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Corder, Lafayette County, Missouri. The plant serves a small population of 158 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated near Missouri Highway V and operates as a lagoon-based system. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 314.19 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 37.85 million gallons, the facility operates well below its capacity. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This inland location minimizes direct impact on coastal ecosystems but requires careful management to protect freshwater resources and downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting the ecological health of the receiving waters.