Overview
KISMET WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Seward County, Kansas, serving 471 people. It discharges 151.42 megaliters per year and has a designed capacity of 155.20 megaliters.
KISMET WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Seward County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 471 residents in the rural community of Kismet, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 155.20 megaliters per year and currently discharges 151.42 megaliters annually, indicating near-capacity operation. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. Treated effluent from KISMET WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting groundwater and surface water quality in the semi-arid High Plains region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before reaching the Mississippi River. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management essential for sustaining aquatic habitats and downstream communities. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for irrigation and livestock watering.
Frequently asked questions
KISMET WWTP is located on County Road V in Seward County, Kansas, near the community of Kismet, United States.
The plant serves a population of 471 people in the rural area of Seward County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, supporting regional water resources.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Small plants like KISMET WWTP typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA requirements for organic and solids removal before discharge.
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