Milford WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Milford, Kansas

Milford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Milford, Geary County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 502 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are governed by the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for facilities of this scale. Its designed capacity is 223.34 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, indicating a utilization rate that aligns with typical small-community operations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's compliance with NPDES permits helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and rivers.