Overview
Plains WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving the community of Plains, Kansas. It has a designed capacity of 465.60 volume units and discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies.
Plains WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plains, Meade County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,163 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this small community in the Great Plains region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 465.60 volume units and a current discharge volume of 439.11 volume units, the plant operates at a high utilization rate, indicating efficient use of its infrastructure. The treated effluent from Plains WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, and the plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Plains WWTP discharges into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the semi-arid Kansas landscape.
Frequently asked questions
Plains WWTP is located in Plains, Meade County, Kansas, United States, in the Great Plains region.
The plant serves approximately 1,163 residents of the Plains community.
Plains WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Plains WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
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