Overview
LEON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Leon, Kansas. It treats wastewater for approximately 645 residents with a discharge volume of 242.27 units and a designed capacity of 389.90 units.
LEON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Leon, Kansas, United States. The plant serves the local community of approximately 645 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small agglomeration in Butler County. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 389.90 units and a current discharge volume of 242.27 units, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. As a US plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from LEON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
LEON WWTP is located in Leon, Butler County, Kansas, United States.
LEON WWTP serves approximately 645 residents in the Leon community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Arkansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River system.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, LEON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like Leon, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This level of treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, protecting receiving water bodies.
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