Overview
Louisburg 2 South WWTP serves approximately 2,880 people in Louisburg, Kansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
The Louisburg 2 South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Louisburg, Kansas, serving a population of about 2,880 residents. Situated in Miami County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Marais des Cygnes River, a tributary of the Osage River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Marais des Cygnes River basin, which flows through eastern Kansas into the Osage River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor for migratory birds and fish. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on US 69 in Louisburg, Miami County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,880 people in the Louisburg community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Marais des Cygnes River, part of the Missouri River watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Small plants of this size typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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