AXTELL WWTP - Marshall County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

AXTELL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Ironstone Road in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 445 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's agricultural landscape. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 234.69 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 166.56 megaliters, the facility is operating below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Big Blue River basin, a tributary of the Kansas River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.

The plant discharges into the Big Blue River watershed, which flows into the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River. This river system supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal is important for preventing algal blooms in downstream water bodies.