Overview
CLAY CENTER WWTP serves Clay County, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 4,140 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulations.
CLAY CENTER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clay County, Kansas, United States. It serves a population of about 4,140 people, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in the Great Plains region. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal water quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
CLAY CENTER WWTP is located in Clay County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 4,140 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Kansas River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small communities in Kansas, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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