Severy WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Severy, Kansas

Severy WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Severy, Greenwood County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 259 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are typical of small communities in the central United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets basic water quality standards before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 215.77 units, and it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Verdigris River basin, part of the Arkansas River watershed. This region supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's discharge contributes to the local water cycle while protecting downstream water quality.

Severy WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Verdigris River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is primarily agricultural, with cropland and pasture dominating the landscape. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect the receiving water body from excessive nutrient loading and organic pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.