Overview
ASHLAND WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Ashland, Kansas, serving a population of 975. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
ASHLAND WWTP serves the small community of Ashland in Clark County, Kansas. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 975, typical for a rural municipal facility in the Great Plains region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 454.25 and a discharge volume of 367.19, the plant manages local wastewater effectively within its infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Arkansas River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
ASHLAND WWTP is located in Ashland, Clark County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 975 people in the Ashland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Secondary treatment is standard for small municipal plants in Kansas, meeting EPA requirements for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids removal.
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