Overview
South Hutchinson WWTP serves 2,562 residents in South Hutchinson, Kansas. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
South Hutchinson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Avenue C in South Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,562 people, placing it in the small-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which drains through central Kansas into Oklahoma and eventually the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River in this region supports warm-water fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Maintaining effluent quality is important to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
South Hutchinson WWTP is located on East Avenue C in South Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,562 residents in the South Hutchinson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before reaching the Mississippi River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Small US plants often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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