Overview
Circleville WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 151 people in Circleville, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA and state regulations.
Circleville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Mill Street in Circleville, Kansas, serving a small population of 151 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 volume units and currently processes 68.14 volume units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. As a US facility, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin and then the Missouri River system. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and water uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Kansas River watershed, part of the larger Missouri River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Circleville WWTP is located on Mill Street in Circleville, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 151 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body, which flows into the Kansas River basin and ultimately the Missouri River.
As a US facility, Circleville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small communities like Circleville, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA requirements.
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