FCPWSD 3 Woodridge Farms Subd WWTF - Franklin County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

FCPWSD 3 Woodridge Farms Subd WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 45 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban subdivision setting. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 53.00 units and currently discharges 15.14 units, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged to a local waterway, contributing to the Meramec River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Meramec River, which flows into the Mississippi River, a major waterway draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The Meramec River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a vital resource for recreation and drinking water. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids.