HAVILAND WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Haviland, Kansas

HAVILAND WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haviland, Kansas, United States. It serves a small community of 584 residents, reflecting the rural character of Kiowa County. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 283.91 megaliters per year and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 193.06 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the national standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River system. This inland location supports the preservation of aquatic habitats in the Great Plains region, where water resources are critical for both ecological balance and agricultural use.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a semi-arid environment where water resources are limited.