STEWARTSVILLE WW LAGOON - Plattsburg, Missouri Wastewater Treatment Plant

STEWARTSVILLE WW LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 812 residents, reflecting its role as a rural community plant. The facility is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 397.47 million gallons per year and currently discharges 261.19 million gallons per year, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a lagoon system, it likely uses natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. This river system is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and the broader river ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.