Overview
JO CO BL RIV MSD 1 WWTP serves Overland Park, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 33,163 residents. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
JO CO BL RIV MSD 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas. It serves a population of approximately 33,163 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for US wastewater systems. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, which requires NPDES permits for all municipal wastewater discharges. For facilities serving this population range, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal requirements in sensitive watersheds. The plant's discharge is regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed via local streams and creeks. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's location in the Kansas City metropolitan area places it within a region with significant industrial and agricultural activity, influencing water quality management priorities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater and agricultural runoff is a key concern in the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate local impacts on stream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
JO CO BL RIV MSD 1 WWTP is located in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 33,163 residents in the Overland Park area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to address local water quality concerns.
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