Overview
Tampa WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Tampa, Kansas, serving a small population of 138. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Tampa WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tampa, Marion County, Kansas. It serves a small population of 138 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 101 Limestone Road and operates as part of the local infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 102.21 units and a discharge volume of 53.00 units, it operates well within its capacity. The plant is not near the coast, indicating an inland setting. Treated effluent from Tampa WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin and then the Missouri River system. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Kansas River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This inland system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Tampa WWTP is located at 101 Limestone Road, Tampa, Marion County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 138 residents, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River.
Tampa WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, Tampa WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment and requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant's small size means it is subject to state-level oversight.
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