Phillipsburg WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Phillipsburg, Missouri

Phillipsburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Phillipsburg, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of 202 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 121.13 thousand cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 64.35 thousand cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Osage River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River and Mississippi River system. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water resources.

The plant discharges into small streams within the Osage River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. These waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.