Plainville WWTP - Rooks County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Plainville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,029 people, placing it in the small community category. It is situated in a rural inland area, far from coastal influences. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 851.72 units and currently discharges 768.44 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the regional watershed. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The surrounding environment includes agricultural lands and small communities, with the plant playing a key role in maintaining local water quality.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Kansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. The region is characterized by agricultural land use, and the plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and pathogens. The watershed supports diverse freshwater species and is important for regional water supply.