LEBO WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lebo, Kansas

LEBO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lebo, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 862 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant employs secondary treatment processes to treat wastewater before discharge. With a designed capacity of 529.96 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 340.69 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates below its capacity. The plant's treatment level meets the standard requirements for inland facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Neosho River basin, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.

The treated effluent from LEBO WWTP enters local streams that flow into the Neosho River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Neosho River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.