Galesburg WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Galesburg, Kansas

Galesburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on 70th Road in Galesburg, Neosho County, Kansas. The facility serves a small population of around 150 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 90.85 million gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 56.78 million gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Neosho River basin, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining water quality in a region that supports agriculture and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Neosho River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream ecosystems.