Overview
SN CO SHERWOOD REG WWTP serves Shawnee County, Kansas, treating wastewater for approximately 14,915 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
SN CO SHERWOOD REG WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shawnee County, Kansas, serving the Sherwood Estates area and surrounding communities. The plant treats wastewater for a population of about 14,915 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal plants of this scale, with additional nutrient controls possible if the receiving water body is impaired. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a local waterway within the Kansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region of the Great Plains.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making the plant's treatment performance critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shawnee County, Kansas, near Farley Elementary School in the Sherwood Estates area.
The plant serves approximately 14,915 residents in the Sherwood Estates and surrounding communities in Shawnee County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. These permits set effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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