NEWTOWN WWTP - Sullivan County, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEWTOWN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sullivan County, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 183 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. Its location in northern Missouri places it within the agricultural landscape of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), facilities of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity of 94.64 units indicates it can handle modest flows, with current discharge averaging 79.49 units. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters and contributes to the overall water quality of the Mississippi River system.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Grand River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making effective secondary treatment important for preventing eutrophication downstream.