Partridge WWTP - Reno County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Partridge WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 243 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 required for most municipal facilities under the Clean Water Act. Its designed capacity is 94.64 units, with a discharge volume of 87.06 units, indicating near-capacity operation. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.