ROSEBUD NORTH WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Rosebud, Missouri

ROSEBUD NORTH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rosebud, Missouri, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 15 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated in Gasconade County, part of the Missouri River watershed. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 11.36 megaliters and currently discharges 3.79 megaliters annually, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water supply.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.