Overview
Basehor WWTP serves approximately 5,800 residents in Basehor, Kansas. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants of this scale.
Basehor WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Basehor, Leavenworth County, Kansas. The plant serves a population of about 5,823 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration in the region. It is situated near the Kansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River system. As a US-based plant, Basehor WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program requires treatment plants of this size to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these federal and state requirements, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Basehor WWTP is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Kansas River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural, industrial, and recreational uses downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
Basehor WWTP discharges into the Kansas River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support a variety of fish species and provide habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location in the Great Plains region means that water resources are critical for both ecological health and human use, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Basehor WWTP is located on Elm Street in South Basehor, Basehor, Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States.
Basehor WWTP serves approximately 5,823 residents in the Basehor area.
Basehor WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Basehor WWTP discharges into the Kansas River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
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