JF CO S D 7 Lake Rdg Est WWTP - Lake Ridge, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

JF CO S D 7 Lake Rdg Est WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lake Ridge, Jefferson County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 240 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for smaller agglomerations in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 90.85 units. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the local streams and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.