REDFIELD WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Redfield, Kansas

REDFIELD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Locust Road in Redfield, Bourbon County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 140 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The designed capacity of 75.71 units indicates the plant has room for modest growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Marmaton River or the Little Osage River, which ultimately flows into the Osage River and then the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into a small stream within the Osage River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed provides habitat for fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.