Morganville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Facility in Morganville, Kansas

Morganville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Morganville, Clay County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 198 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 83.28 units and an average daily discharge of 75.71 units, the facility operates at a high utilization rate. The treatment process meets the requirements for small communities under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Kansas River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's agricultural landscape. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of streams and rivers that support aquatic life and provide water for irrigation and recreation.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The local watershed is primarily agricultural, with runoff from croplands and livestock operations. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters, supporting the ecological balance of the Great Plains river systems.