Oxford WWTP: Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Oxford, Kansas

Oxford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oxford, Kansas, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 991 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the town. The plant is situated in Sumner County, an inland area with no coastal proximity. The plant operates at secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 685.16 and a discharge volume of 401.25, the plant manages the wastewater generated by the local population. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting under the Clean Water Act, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the overall water quality management in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the downstream environment, including the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system. Its operation supports the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. This inland location means the effluent influences freshwater ecosystems, including aquatic habitats and water quality for downstream communities. The region's agricultural landscape requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.