Overview
KCK WWTP 3 WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Kansas City, Kansas, serving a small population. It discharges 37.85 million gallons per day and operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
KCK WWTP 3 WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Kansas City, Kansas, within Wyandotte County. The plant serves a small population and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Kansas City metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. As a U.S. facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Missouri River's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this major river system.
Frequently asked questions
KCK WWTP 3 WWTP is located on Brenner Drive in the Nearman area of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoons or activated sludge processes, and must comply with NPDES permits to protect receiving water bodies.
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