Overview
MI CO S D WALNUT CREEK EST WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 200 people in Miami County, Kansas. It discharges 56.78 units of treated wastewater daily.
MI CO S D WALNUT CREEK EST WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Miami County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 200 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 132.49 units, and it currently discharges 56.78 units of treated effluent, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Marais des Cygnes River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This plant helps protect downstream water quality in a region characterized by agricultural land use and sensitive aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Marais des Cygnes River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of the broader Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 25298 Crestview Court, Miami County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Marais des Cygnes River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities.
As a U.S. facility, it 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.
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