Overview
NORTON WWTP serves Norton County, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 2,760 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations via EPA NPDES permits.
NORTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Norton County, Kansas, serving a population of about 2,760. The plant is situated in the Great Plains region, where water resources are managed carefully due to semi-arid conditions and agricultural demands. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent to local waterways that drain into the Solomon River system, part of the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic habitats and maintaining water quality for regional ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Solomon River, which flows into the Kansas River and then the Missouri-Mississippi system to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and maintains water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
NORTON WWTP is located in Norton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 39.831000, -99.872000.
The plant serves approximately 2,760 residents in Norton County.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local waterways that drain into the Solomon River system, part of the Kansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, NORTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit that sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet NPDES permit requirements.
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