Ozawkie WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ozawkie, Kansas

Ozawkie WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ozawkie, Kansas, serving a small population of 552 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 302.83 units and an average daily discharge of 196.84 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treatment process meets the minimum federal requirements for municipal wastewater treatment under the Clean Water Act. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Kansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and the ecological health of the region's waterways.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this agriculturally influenced region.