Westwood Meadows Wastewater Treatment Plant, Columbia, Missouri

Westwood Meadows is a wastewater treatment plant located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, United States. It serves a small population of 118 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a limited service area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 53.00 units and a discharge volume of 45.43 units, it operates within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Missouri River or the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Missouri River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality in the downstream watershed.