Overview
Morrowville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 155 people in Morrowville, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Morrowville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Morrowville, a small town in Washington County, Kansas. The plant serves a population of 155 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, governs its discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 143.85 thousand gallons per day and currently treats 64.35 thousand gallons per day, indicating it is operating well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Republican River basin, ultimately contributing to the Kansas River system. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a region where surface water is vital for farming and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Republican River, which flows into the Kansas River and then the Missouri River, part of the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and diverse aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream water quality in a region where surface water is essential for farming and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Morrowville WWTP is located in Morrowville, Washington County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 155 residents in the Morrowville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Republican River basin, part of the larger Kansas River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which sets discharge limits for secondary treatment.
For small communities like Morrowville, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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