Overview
ELLINWOOD WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 2,164 people in Barton County, Kansas. It discharges 817.65 million gallons per year into the local watershed.
ELLINWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barton County, Kansas, serving a population of approximately 2,164 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 million gallons per year and currently treats an average of 817.65 million gallons annually. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream water bodies and supports aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for irrigation and recreation in central Kansas. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ELLINWOOD WWTP is located on Southeast 105 Avenue in Barton County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,164 people.
ELLINWOOD WWTP provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and other processes beyond secondary treatment.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, ELLINWOOD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent effluent limits.
Small communities in Kansas often use lagoon systems or mechanical plants with secondary or advanced treatment. ELLINWOOD's advanced treatment is above the minimum requirement, indicating a focus on environmental protection.
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