MUNJOR I D WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Munjor, Kansas

MUNJOR I D WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on 280th Avenue in Munjor, Ellis County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of approximately 300 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed under Kansas state environmental programs. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities in the United States under the Clean Water Act. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 cubic meters per day and currently discharges about 113.56 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Smoky Hill River, a tributary of the Kansas River. This river system flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the Smoky Hill River basin, which supports agricultural activities and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Smoky Hill River watershed. The Smoky Hill River flows eastward through the High Plains region of Kansas, joining the Republican River to form the Kansas River. This river system is important for irrigation, livestock watering, and wildlife. Downstream, the Kansas River meets the Missouri River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, supporting aquatic life in the region's streams and rivers.