New Bloomfield WWTP - Holts Summit, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

New Bloomfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holts Summit, Callaway County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 744 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near US 54 and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 473.18 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 230.91 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Missouri River basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.