Overview
DELIA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 169 people in Jackson County, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater with a volume of 71.92 and has a designed capacity of 75.71.
DELIA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 169 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 75.71 and a discharge volume of 71.92, the facility operates near its capacity. As a small inland plant, it is not subject to coastal discharge regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain 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 uses downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality, reducing nutrient and organic pollution that could affect ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
DELIA WWTP is located on D4 Road in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. It serves the local community in a rural area.
The plant serves a population of 169 people, indicating a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Kansas River basin. The discharge volume is approximately 71.92, and the plant operates under secondary treatment standards.
As a US facility, DELIA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant must meet secondary treatment standards set by the EPA and enforced by state authorities.
Small plants in Kansas typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoon or activated sludge systems. They are regulated under state-specific NPDES permits that set effluent limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants.
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