Freeburg WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Freeburg, Missouri

Freeburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 357 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 378.54 megaliters per year, and it treats an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters. Secondary treatment typically involves 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 Missouri River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. As a small facility, it plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and the environment in Freeburg and surrounding areas.

Freeburg WWTP discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The plant's effluent contributes to the flow of these rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and provide water for communities downstream. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the receiving waters.