Deerfield WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Deerfield, Kansas

Deerfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Deerfield, Kansas, a small community in Kearny County. The facility serves a population of about 884 people, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a rural agglomeration in the Great Plains region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 378.54 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 317.98 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support aquatic life in the region's semi-arid environment.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. This region is characterized by agricultural land use and limited surface water resources, making the protection of water quality critical for both ecological health and human use. The treated effluent contributes to base flow in local streams, supporting aquatic habitats and downstream water supplies.