Westboro WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Westboro, Missouri

Westboro WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Westboro, Atchison County, Missouri. It serves a small population of 151 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is situated in the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. 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 reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 98.42 million gallons per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.