Overview
OS CO SD 1 Sail A Way WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Osage County, Kansas, serving a small population of 200. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways.
OS CO SD 1 Sail A Way WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Osage County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 200 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. It has a designed capacity of 75.71 volume units, matching its discharge volume, indicating consistent operation. As a small plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Kansas River basin, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Kansas River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader prairie ecosystem. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Osage County, Kansas, United States, serving a small rural community.
The plant serves approximately 200 residents, typical of a small rural wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Kansas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Secondary treatment is standard for small municipal plants in Kansas, as required by the Clean Water Act, to protect water quality in receiving streams.
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