Overview
Junction City SW WWTP serves approximately 2,000 people in Junction City, Kansas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Junction City SW WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas. It serves a small population of around 2,000 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the state. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin, contributing to the Missouri River watershed. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
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 life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
Junction City SW WWTP is located in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 people in the Junction City area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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