RENICK WWTP - Moberly, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

RENICK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 172 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 49.21 million gallons per day, the facility operates at approximately 65% capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River basin, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.

The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The downstream environment includes diverse aquatic habitats and supports migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, contributing to the ecological health of the watershed.