MCCUNE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Crawford County, Kansas

MCCUNE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 426 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US. Its designed capacity is 227.12 units, with an actual discharge volume of 158.99 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which issues permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent from MCCUNE WWTP likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Neosho River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation in southeastern Kansas.

The plant's discharge enters a local watercourse in the Neosho River basin, which drains into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports aquatic habitats for fish and macroinvertebrates, and the plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in downstream ecosystems.