Overview
Salina WWTP No 1 serves approximately 49,000 residents in Salina, Kansas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Smoky Hill River, part of the Arkansas River basin.
Salina WWTP No 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Salina, Kansas, serving a population of about 49,000. The plant is situated in Saline County and is a key component of the city's infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Smoky Hill River, which flows into the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Smoky Hill River, a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Downstream water quality is important for agricultural and recreational uses in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Salina WWTP No 1 is located in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 49,113 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Smoky Hill River, which flows into the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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