Overview
EL DORADO WWTP serves approximately 12,443 people in El Dorado, Kansas, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
EL DORADO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Wetlands Drive in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. It serves a population of about 12,443 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US EPA guidelines. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. As a US facility, EL DORADO WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants serving populations around 12,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The plant is expected to comply with state and federal regulations for its size. The treated effluent from EL DORADO WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation in the region. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream water quality and maintaining the ecological health of the Arkansas River watershed.
Environmental context
EL DORADO WWTP discharges into a local water body that flows into the Arkansas River, which eventually joins the Mississippi River and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
EL DORADO WWTP is located on East Wetlands Drive in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, United States.
EL DORADO WWTP serves approximately 12,443 people in the El Dorado area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Arkansas River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, EL DORADO WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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