Overview
Emporia Lake Kahola WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Morris County, Kansas, serving a small population. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Emporia Lake Kahola WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Morris County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 65 people, reflecting its role in a rural or lakeside community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 11.36 volume units and a discharge volume of 11.36, indicating it operates at full capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are typically regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's secondary treatment level meets the minimum federal standard for municipal wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from Emporia Lake Kahola WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neosho River basin. This river system flows through eastern Kansas and into Oklahoma, supporting aquatic habitats and regional water resources. The plant's location near Emporia Lake underscores its role in protecting the lake's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neosho River basin, which flows through the Flint Hills region of Kansas and eventually into the Arkansas River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Morris County, Kansas, United States, near Emporia Lake.
The plant serves a population of 65 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Neosho River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
Small plants in Kansas typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal minimum standards.
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