Overview
Macksville WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving the community of Macksville, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Macksville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Macksville, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 763 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small community in Stafford County. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 264.98 thousand gallons per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 193.06 thousand gallons per day, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body, contributing to the overall health of the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated sewage from entering the environment, thereby safeguarding downstream ecosystems and public health. Its operations align with federal and state regulations aimed at maintaining water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that eventually flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting the ecological integrity of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Macksville WWTP is located on North Spickard Avenue in Macksville, Stafford County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 763 residents in the Macksville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local water body, which eventually flows into the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, Macksville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities like Macksville, secondary treatment is standard, meeting the minimum requirements of the Clean Water Act to remove biodegradable organics and suspended solids.
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