HIGGINSVILLE I 70 S LAG Wastewater Treatment Plant, Higginsville, Missouri

HIGGINSVILLE I 70 S LAG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Higginsville, Missouri, United States. The facility serves a small population of 50 and 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. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 megaliters per year and currently discharges approximately 18.93 megaliters annually, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treatment process is secondary, which is typical for small communities in the United States and meets the minimum federal requirements for municipal wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate downstream eutrophication and maintain water quality in the broader river system.