Overview
Beloit WWTP serves approximately 4,000 residents in Beloit, Kansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Beloit WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. The plant serves a population of roughly 4,000 people, reflecting the scale of a small community in the central United States. As a US-based facility, Beloit WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Solomon River basin, which flows into the Smoky Hill River, then the Kansas River, and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This connection to a major river network underscores the importance of effective treatment for downstream water quality and aquatic habitat.
Environmental context
Beloit WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Solomon River, part of the Kansas River basin. The Solomon River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation. Downstream, the Kansas River flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi, making local treatment decisions relevant to the health of a vast watershed. The region's semi-arid climate means stream flows can be low, increasing the relative impact of treated effluent on water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Beloit WWTP is located in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,033 residents, typical of a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Solomon River basin, which flows into the Smoky Hill River and eventually the Mississippi River system.
As a US facility, Beloit WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect downstream water quality.
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