Overview
LV CO S D 1 WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Basehor, Kansas, serving a small population of 200. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Missouri River basin.
LV CO S D 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Basehor, Leavenworth County, Kansas. The plant serves a small community of approximately 200 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the state. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 75.71 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Kansas River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Kansas River, which joins the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2501 155th Lane, Basehor, Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Kansas River, part of the Missouri River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
As a municipal plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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