ELSBERRY WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Elsberry, Missouri

ELSBERRY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Hatfield Road in Elsberry, Lincoln County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,727 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size. With a designed capacity of 908.50 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 719.23 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates within its capacity. It 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 a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a major drinking water source for communities along its course.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting extensive aquatic biodiversity and providing critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river system.