Overview
NESS CITY WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Ness County, Kansas, serving approximately 1,412 people. It discharges 476.96 volume units and has a designed capacity of 696.51 volume units.
NESS CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ness County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of about 1,412 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. 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 level for facilities of this scale. With a designed capacity of 696.51 volume units and an actual discharge volume of 476.96 volume units, the plant operates below its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Arkansas River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region, supporting local aquatic life and agricultural water uses. Proper wastewater management is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and ultimately into the Mississippi River system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is important for irrigation and recreation. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for sustaining local ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
NESS CITY WWTP is located in Ness County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.44 N, -99.90 W.
The plant serves approximately 1,412 people, reflecting a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing toward the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA. Secondary treatment is mandated for municipal plants.
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