Overview
Moline WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 418 people in Elk County, Kansas, USA. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways with a design capacity of 291.48 volume units.
Moline WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Elk County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 418 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated near US 160 in the southern part of the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a design capacity of 291.48 volume units and a current discharge volume of 158.99 volume units, the plant operates below its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent from Moline WWTP discharges into local streams that drain into the Verdigris River basin, eventually reaching the Arkansas River and the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important river network.
Environmental context
Moline WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Verdigris River, which flows into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain the ecological health of the receiving streams in the Kansas prairie region.
Frequently asked questions
Moline WWTP is located near US 160 in Elk County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community of Moline.
The plant serves a population of 418 people, typical of a small rural wastewater facility in Kansas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Verdigris River watershed, which flows to the Arkansas River and Mississippi River system.
Moline WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, Moline WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for plants of this size.
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