Louisburg 1 North WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Louisburg, Kansas

Louisburg 1 North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Louisburg, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a population of 1,440 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,589.87 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 545.10 million gallons per year, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the overall health of the Kansas River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality in the region, which is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Marais des Cygnes River, a tributary of the Osage River, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.