LACLEDE CO PWSD 3 WWTF - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Lebanon, Missouri

LACLEDE CO PWSD 3 WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Lebanon, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 500 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the local community. It operates as part of the public water supply district infrastructure in Laclede County. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways, ultimately contributing to the Osage River basin and the Missouri River system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the Mississippi River watershed. Its inland location and small population served reduce its environmental footprint.

The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Osage River, a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.