Overview
NORWICH WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 510 people in Kingman County, Kansas. It discharges 193.06 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 389.90 thousand cubic meters.
NORWICH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 510 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 389.90 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 193.06 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to state-level oversight by Kansas environmental authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River system and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for irrigation and wildlife. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and the Gulf's hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
NORWICH WWTP is located on Southeast 160 Avenue in Kingman County, Kansas, United States, serving the local community of Norwich.
The plant serves a population of 510 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
NORWICH WWTP provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities under the Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, NORWICH WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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