JO CO BL RIV 4 TIM WOLF WWTP - Johnson County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment

JO CO BL RIV 4 TIM WOLF WWTP, located in Johnson County, Kansas, is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving a small population of around 200 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring that effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant, the facility uses biological processes to break down organic matter, reducing biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 71.92 volume units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Kansas River basin, ultimately draining into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of these waterways.

The plant discharges into the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies and protecting regional water quality.