Overview
Russell WWTP serves approximately 4,700 residents in Russell, Kansas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge standards for municipal plants.
Russell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Russell, Kansas, serving a population of about 4,696 residents. The plant is situated inland in the central United States, far from coastal waters, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. As a U.S. facility, Russell WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires municipal wastewater treatment plants to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. For a plant serving a small population like Russell, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from Russell WWTP is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin and then the Missouri River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this region.
Environmental context
Russell WWTP discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This inland system supports aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Russell WWTP is located on Homer Road in Russell, Kansas, United States. It serves the city of Russell and the surrounding area.
Russell WWTP serves approximately 4,696 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater from Russell WWTP is discharged into a local receiving water body, which flows into the Kansas River basin and eventually the Missouri River system.
Russell WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all municipal wastewater discharges. The plant must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include disinfection to meet local water quality requirements.
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