Lancaster WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Atchison County, Kansas

Lancaster WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lancaster Township, Atchison County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 293 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With an annual discharge volume of 113.56 million gallons and a designed capacity of 162.77 million gallons, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River basin.