Overview
TOWANDA WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,357 people in Towanda, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
TOWANDA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Towanda, Kansas, serving a population of approximately 1,357 residents. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 1,116.69 volume units, with an average daily discharge of 529.96 volume units, indicating operational headroom. Treatment processes are typical for a plant of this scale, often involving biological treatment followed by clarification. The treated effluent is discharged to the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This water body supports regional aquatic life and agricultural uses. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Kansas river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Kansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
TOWANDA WWTP is located on Southwest River Valley Road in Towanda, Butler County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,357 people in the Towanda area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, TOWANDA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or the EPA.
Small US plants like TOWANDA typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal minimum standards.
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