Overview
ST GEORGE WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving Saint George, Kansas. It treats wastewater for 639 residents with a design capacity of 454.25 volume units and an average discharge of 242.27 volume units.
ST GEORGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint George, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 639 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within Pottawatomie County. As an advanced treatment plant, it provides a higher level of pollutant removal than conventional secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 volume units and currently discharges an average of 242.27 volume units, indicating it operates below its maximum 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 effluent limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed 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 Kansas River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water quality. The advanced treatment process reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
ST GEORGE WWTP is located in Saint George, Kansas, United States, at Boggs Landing on Lincoln Avenue in Pottawatomie County.
The plant serves a population of 639 residents in the Saint George area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
ST GEORGE WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, ST GEORGE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment helps meet these stringent standards.
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