Overview
RN CO S D 8 WWTP Panganicka is a secondary treatment plant serving 800 people in The Highlands, Kansas. It discharges 302.83 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
RN CO S D 8 WWTP Panganicka is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in The Highlands, Reno County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 800 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 302.83 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the US Clean Water Act for discharges into surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in The Highlands, Reno County, Kansas, United States, near the Crazy Horse Golf Club in Pinnacle Park.
The plant serves a population of approximately 800 residents in the The Highlands area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing into the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
As a US facility, it 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.
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