Overview
The Anthony WWTP in Kansas serves 2,440 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 923.64 megaliters annually, operating under US Clean Water Act regulations.
The Anthony WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Anthony, Kansas, serving a population of approximately 2,440 residents. The plant is situated in Harper County, within the central United States, and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 923.64 megaliters, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for such discharges. Advanced treatment is typical for plants in sensitive watersheds or those requiring high effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River basin. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The Anthony WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River basin supports irrigated agriculture, wetlands, and fish habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and maintaining water quality for recreational and ecological uses.
Frequently asked questions
The Anthony WWTP is located in Anthony, Kansas, United States, in Harper County. The facility serves the city's municipal wastewater needs.
The Anthony WWTP serves a population of approximately 2,440 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The Anthony WWTP discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that flows into the Arkansas River basin. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high effluent quality before release.
The Anthony WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. The permit is typically issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. However, the Anthony WWTP employs advanced treatment, which is often required in sensitive watersheds to meet stricter nutrient limits.
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