Furley Imp Dist WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Furley, Kansas

Furley Imp Dist WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Furley, Kansas, a small community in Sedgwick County. The plant serves a population of 99, classifying it as a very small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 53.00 units and an actual discharge volume of 37.85 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Arkansas River watershed. The plant's inland location and small scale minimize its environmental footprint, though proper nutrient management remains important for downstream water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and municipalities. As a small inland facility, the plant's impact is localized, but secondary treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from excessive nutrient loading.