Overview
BISON WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Bison, Kansas. It treats wastewater for 238 residents with a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units and an average discharge of 87.06.
BISON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bison, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 238 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community in Rush County. The plant is situated on Pine Avenue and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units and an average discharge volume of 87.06, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Great Plains region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the health of receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal use in the semi-arid Great Plains. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
BISON WWTP is located on Pine Avenue in Bison, Rush County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 238 residents in the Bison community.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Arkansas River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, BISON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. Permits are issued by the state or EPA to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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