Perry WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Perry, Kansas

Perry WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Perry, Jefferson County, Kansas. Serving a population of 845, the plant is part of the community's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The plant's design capacity is 420.18 volume units, with an average daily discharge of 317.98 volume units, indicating it operates below its designed capacity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to state and federal regulations that ensure proper treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from Perry WWTP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this inland region.

Perry WWTP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.