Overview
Frontenac WWTP serves the city of Frontenac, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 3,173 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Frontenac WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Frontenac, Kansas, serving a population of about 3,173. The plant is situated in Crawford County, an inland area in the southeastern part of the state. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, govern discharge limits and monitoring. For a plant of this size, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes to meet state and federal standards. Treated effluent from Frontenac WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Neosho River basin, ultimately flowing to the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this regional drainage system.
Environmental context
Frontenac WWTP discharges into a local stream within the Neosho River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Frontenac WWTP is located on West McKay Street in Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,173 residents of Frontenac and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Neosho River basin, part of the larger Arkansas-Mississippi River system.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. These permits set discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
For small communities, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act.
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