Alexander WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Alexander, Kansas

Alexander WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alexander, Rush County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 76 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is situated in the central Great Plains region, an area characterized by agricultural land use and a semi-arid climate. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), facilities of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity of 75.71 cubic meters per day indicates it is sized for modest flows, with current discharge at 30.28 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent from Alexander WWTP is discharged to a local water body, contributing to the Arkansas River basin. The downstream environment supports aquatic life and agricultural water use. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this region where water resources are critical for both ecosystems and human activities.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and eventually into the Mississippi River system. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are limited.