Overview
JO CO NELSON COMPLEX WWTP serves Overland Park, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 100,000 people. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards.
JO CO NELSON COMPLEX WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Serving a population of approximately 99,950, the plant is a key component of the region's water infrastructure, handling wastewater from residential and commercial sources in Johnson County. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is mandated by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment to meet secondary standards or higher, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes biological processes followed by disinfection before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin. The plant's location in the central United States places it within a watershed that supports agricultural and urban activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kansas River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation, recreation, and municipal use downstream. Effective treatment at this facility helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in these ecologically important waterways.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West 130th Street in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 99,950 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under US regulatory classifications.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Kansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or the EPA. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) followed by disinfection, as required by the Clean Water Act. Some facilities may also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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