Gordonville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Gordonville, Missouri

Gordonville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The plant serves a small population of 391 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 246.05 units and an average daily discharge of 147.63 units, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. Downstream, the river feeds into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to hypoxic zones.