PLEVNA WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Plevna, Kansas

PLEVNA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on South Anderson Street in Plevna, Reno County, Kansas. It serves a small community of 99 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 49.21 volume units and an average daily discharge of 37.85 volume units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. 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 plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.