Overview
RN CO S D 1 WWTP CEDARVIEW SUB is a secondary treatment plant in Reno County, Kansas, serving a small population of 100. It discharges 37.85 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
RN CO S D 1 WWTP CEDARVIEW SUB is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 100 residents, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for a rural or suburban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's operations are subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to safeguard water quality in Kansas's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is part of the Great Plains ecoregion, characterized by agricultural land use. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants associated with wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 25215 Cedarview Drive, Reno County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoon systems or package plants, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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