Overview
OSAGE CITY WWTP serves approximately 3,034 residents in Osage County, Kansas. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
OSAGE CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South Auburn Road in Osage County, Kansas. It serves a population of about 3,034 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based plant, OSAGE CITY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from OSAGE CITY WWTP is discharged into local waterways within the Kansas River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and ensuring that the receiving waters meet state water quality standards for recreation and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for regional agriculture and recreation. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
OSAGE CITY WWTP is located on South Auburn Road in Osage County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,034 residents in the Osage City area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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