Overview
HESSTON WWTP serves approximately 3,166 people in Harvey County, Kansas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program for municipal wastewater treatment.
HESSTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harvey County, Kansas, serving a population of about 3,166 residents. The plant is situated in the central United States, within the Arkansas River basin, and treats wastewater from the Hesston community. As a small-scale facility, HESSTON WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For plants of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to meet effluent limits set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent from HESSTON WWTP is discharged to a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This river supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important water source for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
HESSTON WWTP is located in Harvey County, Kansas, United States, near the city of Hesston.
The plant serves approximately 3,166 people in the Hesston area.
The treated effluent is discharged to a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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