Holyrood WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ellsworth County, Kansas

Holyrood WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 453 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in the United States. With a designed capacity of 196.84 volume units and an average daily discharge of 170.34 volume units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Kansas, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation in central Kansas. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.