Paradise Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint Louis County, Missouri

Paradise Valley wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri, within the United States. The facility serves a small population of 562 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 352.04 units and currently processes a discharge volume of 75.71 units. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the Missouri River watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Meramec River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The advanced treatment at Paradise Valley helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.