Overview
CONCORDIA WWTP serves Concordia, Kansas, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 5,300 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with state-level NPDES permitting.
CONCORDIA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Industrial Road in Concordia, Kansas, within Cloud County. Serving a population of about 5,281, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure for this inland community in the Great Plains. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Republican River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This river system supports agricultural irrigation, aquatic habitats, and downstream communities, making proper treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Republican River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation in north-central Kansas. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
CONCORDIA WWTP is located on Industrial Road in Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,281 residents of Concordia, Kansas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Republican River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
As a US facility, CONCORDIA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), with permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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