Overview
ATTICA WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Attica, Kansas, with a population of 592. It discharges 238.48 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 363.40 megaliters.
ATTICA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Attica, Kansas, a small community in Harper County. The facility serves a population of approximately 592 residents, reflecting its role as a key infrastructure component for the local area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 363.40 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 238.48 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the overall health of the Arkansas River basin. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains region of the United States. The Arkansas River ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ATTICA WWTP is located on South Graphic Street in Attica, Harper County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 592 residents in the Attica area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
ATTICA WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality.
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