Garfield WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Garfield, Kansas

Garfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garfield, Kansas, a small community in Pawnee County. The plant serves a population of 179 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 75.71 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 64.35 million gallons per year, indicating moderate utilization. The facility is managed as part of the local municipal infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.