Newburg WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Newburg, Missouri

Newburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West 1st Street in Newburg, Phelps County, Missouri. The plant serves a small population of 468 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 189.27 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, and the facility is likely regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Meramec River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Its location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact.

The treated effluent from Newburg WWTP enters a small tributary within the Meramec River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and habitat. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.