Overview
Tipton WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 223 residents in Tipton, Kansas. It discharges 83.28 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 87.06 units.
Tipton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 223 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 87.06 units, with a current discharge volume of 83.28 units, indicating it operates near its capacity. The treated effluent from Tipton WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Solomon River, a tributary of the Smoky Hill River, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species in the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Solomon River basin, which flows into the Smoky Hill River and then the Kansas River, part of the Mississippi River system. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and riparian habitats that support fish and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this inland watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Tipton WWTP is located on Buffalo Street in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 223 residents in the Tipton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Solomon River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the U.S., Tipton WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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