MG CO S D 4 WWTP HAV LAKE - Montgomery County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

MG CO S D 4 WWTP HAV LAKE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 209 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the EPA for most municipal facilities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 45.42 units, with a current discharge volume of 45.43 units, indicating near-full utilization. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Verdigris River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. Its operation supports local water quality and protects downstream ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Verdigris River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River system. This inland location supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the broader Mississippi River basin.