Overview
Hoisington WWTP serves approximately 2,734 residents in Hoisington, Kansas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with state-level NPDES permitting for municipal wastewater treatment.
Hoisington WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hoisington, Kansas, serving a population of about 2,734 residents. The plant is situated in Barton County, within the central Great Plains region of the United States, an area characterized by agricultural land use and a semi-arid climate. As a small-scale treatment plant, Hoisington WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The receiving environment supports aquatic life and is used for agricultural irrigation, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through central Kansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture. Downstream waters provide irrigation supply and recreational opportunities, requiring effective nutrient and pathogen removal to prevent eutrophication and protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
Hoisington WWTP is located in Hoisington, Kansas, United States, in Barton County. The facility serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
Hoisington WWTP serves approximately 2,734 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Hoisington WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permitting and oversight by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through the NPDES program. This framework sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, typically involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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