Overview
DENISON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Jefferson County, Kansas, serving 231 people. It discharges 87.06 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 151.42 million gallons.
DENISON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 231 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 87.06 million gallons, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin and then the Missouri River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Kansas River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Kansas River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in northeastern Kansas. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this watershed.
Frequently asked questions
DENISON WWTP is located on KS 92 in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 231 people, indicating a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Kansas River basin.
DENISON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, DENISON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Kansas.
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