Overview
Minneola WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 717 people in Minneola, Kansas. It discharges 268.76 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 321.76 million gallons per year.
Minneola WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Minneola, Clark County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 717 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local water quality standards. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 321.76 million gallons per year and currently discharges 268.76 million gallons per year. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for most publicly owned treatment works. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the Arkansas River basin and the surrounding environment. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding local water resources and supporting the community's public health and environmental goals.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is semi-arid, and the plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in a region where water resources are critical for agriculture and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Minneola WWTP is located in Minneola, Clark County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 717 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 321.76 million gallons per year.
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