TYRO WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tyro, Kansas

TYRO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tyro, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small community of 226 residents, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 64.35 and a discharge volume of 83.28, the facility manages the community's wastewater effectively. As a small inland plant, it is subject to state-level NPDES permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Verdigris River basin, part of the larger Arkansas River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in this rural region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Verdigris River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping maintain the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.