Overview
Walton WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 284 people in Walton, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Walton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Woodlawn Road in Walton, Harvey County, Kansas. The plant serves a small population of 284 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment facilities. With a designed capacity of 143.85 volume units and an average discharge of 105.99 volume units, the plant manages wastewater from the local community. Treated effluent from Walton WWTP discharges into receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant's inland location and secondary treatment level help protect regional water quality in the Kansas prairie landscape.
Environmental context
Walton WWTP discharges into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the central Great Plains watershed. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream habitats in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
Walton WWTP is located on North Woodlawn Road in Walton, Harvey County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 284 residents in the Walton community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River system.
Walton WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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