Overview
KIOWA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Kiowa, Kansas, with a population equivalent of 917. It discharges an average of 348.26 thousand cubic meters per year and has a designed capacity of 666.23 thousand cubic meters per year.
KIOWA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South 14th Street in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Serving a population of 917, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the US Clean Water Act. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 666.23 thousand cubic meters per year and an average discharge volume of 348.26 thousand cubic meters per year. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharging treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This region of Kansas is part of the Great Plains, where water resources are critical for agriculture and wildlife. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support the ecological health of the Arkansas River watershed.
Environmental context
KIOWA WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal use. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KIOWA WWTP is located on South 14th Street in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas, United States.
KIOWA WWTP serves a population of 917 people in the Kiowa area.
KIOWA WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
KIOWA WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. The plant's secondary treatment meets the minimum federal standards for municipal wastewater.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. The Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment for all municipal plants, with more advanced treatment required in sensitive watersheds.
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