Overview
FREDONIA WWTP serves Wilson County, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 2,175 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
FREDONIA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Mill Dam Road in Wilson County, Kansas, serving a population of about 2,175. The plant is situated in a rural inland area of southeastern Kansas, where it manages domestic wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, FREDONIA WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment plants to meet effluent limits based on the receiving water body's designated uses. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Verdigris River basin, which ultimately flows into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River system. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic habitats and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this regional watershed.
Environmental context
FREDONIA WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Verdigris River, part of the Arkansas-White-Red River basin that drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports mixed-use landscapes including farmland and riparian zones, with the plant's effluent contributing to base flows that sustain aquatic life during dry periods.
Frequently asked questions
FREDONIA WWTP is located on Mill Dam Road in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, in a rural area of southeastern Kansas.
FREDONIA WWTP serves approximately 2,175 residents in the Wilson County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Verdigris River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River.
FREDONIA WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or the EPA, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small plants serving around 2,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards.
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