FI CO SD 2 Southwind WWTP - Finney County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

FI CO SD 2 Southwind WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Finney County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 200 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 283.91 units, and it currently discharges 75.71 units of treated effluent daily. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. This region is part of the High Plains aquifer system, where water quality protection is critical for both ecological health and agricultural use. The plant's operations help safeguard downstream aquatic habitats and support the local watershed.

The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and eventually into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is essential for maintaining ecosystem services and downstream water resources.