Overview
Manhattan WWTP serves approximately 72,960 people in Manhattan, Kansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Manhattan WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Manhattan, Kansas, serving a population of about 72,960. The plant is situated in Pottawatomie County and is part of the city's essential water infrastructure. As a US-based facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Kansas River watershed, which drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect these resources.
Frequently asked questions
Manhattan WWTP is located on Linear Trail in Manhattan, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 72,960 people in the Manhattan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Manhattan WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. NPDES permits specify required treatment levels based on local water quality standards.
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