Overview
McPherson WWTP serves approximately 13,600 residents in McPherson, Kansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program for municipal wastewater treatment.
McPherson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in McPherson, Kansas, serving a population of around 13,600. The plant is situated in the central United States, within the Great Plains region, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a US facility, 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. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. The receiving environment supports aquatic life and agricultural water use, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and wetlands that support diverse aquatic species. Maintaining effective treatment is important to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the Arkansas River basin.
Frequently asked questions
McPherson WWTP is located in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.355 N, -97.655 W.
The plant serves approximately 13,600 residents in the city of McPherson and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, McPherson WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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