New London WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ralls County, Missouri

New London WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ralls County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 974 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the local area. The facility operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 units and currently processes an average daily flow of 310.40 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the overall water quality management in the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the health of the regional watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River Basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream eutrophication and hypoxia in the Gulf.