Overview
Harveyville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, serving 267 people. It discharges 98.42 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 102.21 units.
Harveyville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 267 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 102.21 units and an average discharge volume of 98.42 units, the facility operates near its capacity, indicating consistent demand. The plant's treatment process meets the minimum federal requirements for secondary treatment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making the plant's secondary treatment important for controlling local pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Harveyville WWTP is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community of Harveyville.
The plant serves a population of 267 people, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Kansas River basin, which eventually flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Harveyville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets discharge limits for pollutants.
Small municipal plants like Harveyville WWTP typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for most discharges.
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