Overview
MILTONVALE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 523 residents in Miltonvale, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
MILTONVALE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Tootle Avenue in Miltonvale, Kansas, within Cloud County. The plant serves a population of 523 and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 185.48 volume units, with a current discharge volume of 177.91, indicating near-capacity operation. As a US facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Kansas, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Solomon River basin, ultimately contributing to the Kansas River watershed. This waterway supports regional aquatic life and agricultural water use, making proper treatment critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Solomon River, which flows into the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
MILTONVALE WWTP is located on East Tootle Avenue in Miltonvale, Cloud County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 523 residents in the Miltonvale area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Solomon River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River.
MILTONVALE WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, MILTONVALE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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