SU CO S D WWTP SUPPESVILLE - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Sumner County, Kansas

SU CO S D WWTP SUPPESVILLE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 60 people, reflecting its role as a local-scale infrastructure asset in rural Kansas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 26.50 units and a current discharge volume of 22.71 units, the plant operates within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the Arkansas River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in a region characterized by agricultural land use and seasonal streamflows. Proper treatment ensures compliance with state water quality standards and supports aquatic life in receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Kansas into Oklahoma and eventually to the Mississippi River system. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps prevent nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.