LIVONIA WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Putnam County, Missouri

LIVONIA WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in rural Putnam County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 74 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of northern Missouri. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 56.78 units and a current discharge volume of 37.85 units, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent from LIVONIA WWTF is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's location in the Chariton River watershed contributes to the overall water quality of the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and agricultural water uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Chariton River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a region dominated by farmland and rural communities.