Overview
SEDGWICK WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 1,590 people in Wichita, Kansas. It discharges 601.88 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 1,097.77 units.
SEDGWICK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wichita, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a population of 1,590 and is classified as a small-scale treatment operation within the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,097.77 units and an average daily flow of 601.88 units, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets strict effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is an important water source for the region. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SEDGWICK WWTP is located on North Washington Avenue in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,590 people in the Wichita area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, SEDGWICK WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US often employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet NPDES permit requirements. Advanced treatment, as used here, provides higher removal of nutrients and contaminants.
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