WAKEENEY WWTP - Trego County, Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

WAKEENEY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Trego County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,862 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 704.09 megaliters, the plant operates within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's surface waters.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Smoky Hill River, a tributary of the Kansas River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is semi-arid, and the plant's discharge supports baseflow in local waterways, which is critical for aquatic life during dry periods. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects downstream habitats.