Hartford WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Hartford, Kansas

Hartford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartford, Kansas, serving a small population of around 490 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. As a secondary treatment plant, Hartford WWTP uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The facility has a designed capacity of 408.82 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 189.27 cubic meters per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. Operations are regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Neosho River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment helps protect the ecological health of the region's waterways.

Hartford WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Neosho River, part of the Arkansas River basin. The Neosho River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.