Sturgeon WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Sturgeon, Missouri

Sturgeon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Harris Street in Sturgeon, Boone County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of approximately 872 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater before discharge. With a designed capacity of 480.75 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.