Greenfield West WWTP Sharp - Dade County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment

Greenfield West WWTP Sharp is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dade County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 901 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 484.53 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 283.91 million gallons per year, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The plant's discharge enters local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.