Fontana WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fontana, Kansas

Fontana WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fontana, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 208 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated in Miami County, within the state's eastern region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 units and a current discharge volume of 79.49 units, the plant operates within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Fontana WWTP is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Marais des Cygnes River basin and then into the Missouri River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of these waterways.

Fontana WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Marais des Cygnes River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River eventually joins the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.