Overview
Hillsdale I D WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Hillsdale, Kansas, serving 267 people. It discharges 98.42 million gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 151.42 million gallons per day.
Hillsdale I D WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hillsdale, Kansas, within Miami County. The facility serves a small population of 267 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller communities in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 million gallons per day and currently discharges 98.42 million gallons per day. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the Clean Water Act requirements for biological treatment of wastewater, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this agricultural region of eastern Kansas, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Marais des Cygnes River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems from excessive organic pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Hillsdale I D WWTP is located on Burlington Street in Hillsdale, Miami County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 267 residents in the Hillsdale area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Marais des Cygnes River basin, which flows to the Missouri River.
Hillsdale I D WWTP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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