Farber WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Farber, Missouri

Farber WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Farber, Audrain County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 322 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated on County Road 544 and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the community. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 310.40 units and currently discharges an average of 208.20 units, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. As a small inland plant, it plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams. The plant's operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Salt River, which flows into the Mississippi River near the Illinois border. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River system, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream eutrophication.