Overview
Luray WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 183 people in Luray, Kansas. It discharges 68.14 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 170.34 volume units.
Luray WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on 194th Street in Luray, Russell County, Kansas. It serves a small population of 183 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 170.34 volume units and an average daily discharge of 68.14 volume units, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Saline River basin, part of the Arkansas River watershed. This region supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native aquatic species, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Saline River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River system. This inland basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Proper secondary treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Luray WWTP is located on 194th Street in Luray, Russell County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 183 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Saline River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River.
Luray WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities.
As a US facility, Luray WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Permits are typically issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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