NEODESHA WWTP - Wilson County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEODESHA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wilson County, Kansas, serving a population of about 2,664. The plant is situated in a rural area of southeastern Kansas, where it manages wastewater from the community and local industries. As a small-scale facility, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment govern its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Verdigris River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Verdigris River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.