Overview
QUINTER WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Quinter, Kansas. It treats wastewater for a population of 831 with a designed capacity of 598.09 volume units and an average discharge of 314.19 volume units.
QUINTER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Quinter, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of 831 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the town and surrounding area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 598.09 volume units and currently discharges an average of 314.19 volume units, indicating operational capacity well within its design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin and then the Mississippi River system. This discharge supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributes to the overall water quality management in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
QUINTER WWTP is located on Gove Aa Road in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 831 residents in the Quinter area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the Kansas River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a municipal wastewater treatment plant in the United States, QUINTER WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for facilities of this scale. Discharge permits are typically issued by the state environmental agency.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. The plant's capacity of 598.09 volume units is appropriate for its population size.
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