Overview
Nickerson WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,056 people in Nickerson, Kansas. It discharges approximately 409 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 583 million gallons.
Nickerson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nickerson, Reno County, Kansas, serving a population of 1,056. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 582.95 million gallons per year and currently discharges 408.82 million gallons annually, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Great Plains region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture and wildlife. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to maintain ecological balance in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
Nickerson WWTP is located at 59 Nickerson Street, Nickerson, Reno County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,056 people in the Nickerson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
Nickerson WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a municipal treatment plant in the United States, Nickerson WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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