Overview
LN CO SD CENTERVILLE is a secondary treatment plant in Centerville, Kansas, serving 110 people. It discharges 41.64 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 49.21 million gallons per year.
LN CO SD CENTERVILLE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Centerville, Linn County, Kansas. It serves a small population of 110 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard for small agglomerations in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 49.21 million gallons per year and a discharge volume of 41.64 million gallons per year, indicating it operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Marais des Cygnes River basin, which flows into the Osage River and eventually the Missouri River. This contributes to the overall water quality and ecosystem health of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Marais des Cygnes River watershed, which drains into the Osage River and then the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's discharge helps maintain water quality in a region where nutrient runoff can be a concern.
Frequently asked questions
LN CO SD CENTERVILLE is located in Centerville, Linn County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 110 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Marais des Cygnes River basin, which flows to the Osage and Missouri Rivers.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the EPA NPDES program, with oversight from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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