Overview
Lindsborg WWTP serves the city of Lindsborg, Kansas, with a population of 3,060. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Lindsborg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lindsborg, Kansas, United States. It serves a population of approximately 3,060 residents in McPherson County. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure that supports this small community in the central Great Plains. As a US facility, Lindsborg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet state and federal effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This river system flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
Lindsborg WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Lindsborg WWTP is located on South Cole Street in Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,060 residents in the city of Lindsborg and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Lindsborg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities like Lindsborg, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and solids before discharge.
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