Jameson WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Jameson, Missouri

Jameson WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on State Highway 13 in Jameson, Daviess County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 133 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 87.06 units, and it currently discharges 34.07 units, indicating operational capacity well below its design limit. The treated effluent from Jameson WWTF is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this important river basin.

The plant discharges into streams within the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The secondary treatment level helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, mitigating downstream eutrophication risks in the Gulf's hypoxic zone.