Overview
Moscow WWTP in Stevens County, Kansas, is a secondary treatment facility serving 247 people. It discharges 53.00 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 64.35 units.
Moscow WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stevens County, Kansas, United States. It serves a small population of 247 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 64.35 units and currently discharges 53.00 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from Moscow WWTP likely discharges into a local waterway or is used for land application, common in this region. The plant's operations are subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The surrounding watershed drains into the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River system, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation downstream.
Environmental context
Moscow WWTP discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support agricultural irrigation and provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. The semi-arid climate means water resources are critical, and the plant's effluent quality is important for maintaining downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Moscow WWTP is located in Stevens County, Kansas, United States, in the rural High Plains region near the city of Moscow.
Moscow WWTP serves a population of 247 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
Moscow WWTP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard U.S. Clean Water Act requirements.
As a municipal wastewater plant, Moscow WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants like Moscow WWTP typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoons or activated sludge systems, and are regulated by state environmental agencies under delegated NPDES authority.
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