Overview
ALMENA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 447 people in Norton County, Kansas. It discharges 162.77 million gallons per year and operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
ALMENA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Norton County, Kansas, serving a small population of 447 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. With a designed capacity of 162.77 million gallons per year, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Missouri River watershed, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management important for sustaining aquatic life and downstream water resources.
Frequently asked questions
ALMENA WWTP is located on Road H in Norton County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 447 people, typical of a small rural community in Kansas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Missouri River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, ALMENA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas or the EPA.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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