Overview
MARION WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Marion County, Kansas, serving a population of approximately 2,800. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
MARION WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marion County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 2,800 residents, typical of rural wastewater infrastructure in the Great Plains region. As a US-based facility, MARION WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for diverse aquatic species, making proper wastewater treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Cottonwood River watershed, which flows into the Neosho River and eventually the Arkansas River. This basin is part of the larger Mississippi River drainage, supporting agricultural irrigation and aquatic ecosystems. The region's semi-arid climate means stream flows can be variable, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality during low-flow periods.
Frequently asked questions
MARION WWTP is located on Sunflower Road in Marion County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents, typical of a small rural community in Kansas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Cottonwood River, part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, MARION WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For small agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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