Overview
COATS WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Coats, Kansas, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 119 with a designed capacity of 64.35 and a discharge volume of 41.64.
COATS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 119 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 64.35 and a current discharge volume of 41.64. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the US Clean Water Act for small agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow through the Arkansas River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
COATS WWTP is located in Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 119 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a small municipal plant, COATS WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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