Altamont WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Altamont, Kansas

Altamont WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Altamont, Labette County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,070 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community in the southeastern part of the state. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 495.89 volume units and a discharge volume of 416.40 units, the facility operates within its capacity to treat wastewater effectively. As a U.S. plant of this scale, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Altamont WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Neosho River basin, ultimately flowing to the Arkansas River and the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the overall water quality of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a vital role in protecting local water resources from untreated sewage contamination.

The Altamont WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Neosho River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive area.