JF CO S D 2 IND RIDGE WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Indian Ridge, Kansas

JF CO S D 2 IND RIDGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Cheyenne Road in Indian Ridge, Jefferson County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 250 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the United States. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 cubic meters per day and operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volume. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.