Overview
GALVA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in McPherson County, Kansas, serving 701 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
GALVA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 701 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 219.55 volume units and a discharge volume of 264.98, the plant manages local wastewater flows effectively. Treated effluent from GALVA WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water resources and downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
GALVA WWTP is located on Limestone Road in McPherson County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 701 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
GALVA WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities and requires NPDES permits to control pollutant discharges.
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