JF CO S D 6 LAKE SH EST WWTP - Jefferson County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

JF CO S D 6 LAKE SH EST WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural or low-density community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 140.06 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 37.85 megaliters, indicating it operates well below capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Kansas River basin. The plant's inland location, far from the coast, means its discharge contributes to freshwater ecosystems. The surrounding area is part of the Missouri River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life along the way.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and freshwater species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids, though nutrient removal may be limited without tertiary processes.