Overview
POTWIN WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Butler County, Kansas, serving 419 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
POTWIN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 419 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the local community. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 223.34 volume units and a discharge volume of 158.99, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent from POTWIN WWTP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This inland location supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems, which provide habitat for diverse aquatic species and support agricultural and recreational uses.
Environmental context
POTWIN WWTP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River. This inland watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for wildlife and human use.
Frequently asked questions
POTWIN WWTP is located in Butler County, Kansas, United States, near Northwest 70th Street.
POTWIN WWTP serves a population of 419 people in the Butler County area.
POTWIN WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin, following secondary treatment.
POTWIN WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all municipal wastewater discharges to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
In the United States, small municipal wastewater plants serving populations under 1,000 typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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