Overview
Hillsboro WWTP serves approximately 2,730 residents in Hillsboro, Kansas. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Hillsboro WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Sunflower Trail in Hillsboro, Marion County, Kansas. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,730 people, classifying it as a small community system under US EPA guidelines. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Cottonwood River watershed, part of the larger Arkansas River basin. This inland system supports regional aquatic habitats and agricultural water use, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the Great Plains ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams within the Cottonwood River watershed, which flows into the Neosho River and eventually the Arkansas River. This inland basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation in central Kansas. The surrounding region is predominantly agricultural, so nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Hillsboro WWTP is located on Sunflower Trail in Hillsboro, Marion County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,730 residents, making it a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Cottonwood River, part of the Neosho and Arkansas River basins, protecting downstream water quality.
As a US facility, Hillsboro WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit, typically issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, setting discharge limits for pollutants.
Small US plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards before discharging to surface waters.
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