FOWLER WWTP - Meade County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

FOWLER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Meade County, Kansas, serving a small population of 570 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the U.S., and has a designed capacity of 283.91 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 215.77 million gallons per year. The facility is part of the local infrastructure managed by the county. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining compliance with state and federal water quality standards.

The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.