Overview
PRESTON WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 161 residents in Preston, Kansas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA and state regulatory frameworks.
PRESTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Thomas Street in Preston, Kansas, within Pratt County. Serving a small population of 161, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards for small communities in the Great Plains region. The plant has a designed capacity of 68.14 volume units and currently discharges 60.57 volume units, indicating operational headroom. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, consistent with EPA requirements for this population tier. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting groundwater and surface water quality in the agricultural landscape of south-central Kansas.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides irrigation water for agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems in the Great Plains region.
Frequently asked questions
PRESTON WWTP is located on Thomas Street in Preston, Kansas, in Pratt County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 161 residents in the small community of Preston.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
PRESTON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards for small communities.
As a US facility, PRESTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
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