RL CO S D DEEP CREEK WWTP - Manhattan, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

RL CO S D DEEP CREEK WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 80 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small-community setting within Riley County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 30.28 units, and the discharge volume matches this capacity, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Kansas River, a major tributary of the Missouri River, which eventually joins the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting the ecological health of the downstream water bodies.