Overview
WELLSVILLE WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving Wellsville, Kansas, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,630 residents with a designed capacity of 1,135.62 volume units.
WELLSVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wellsville, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,630 people, reflecting its role in a small community within Franklin County. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 volume units and a current discharge volume of 571.60, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for such discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the overall health of the regional watershed. The plant's location inland, far from coastal areas, means its discharge affects freshwater ecosystems rather than marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Kansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This inland location supports freshwater aquatic life and contributes to downstream water quality. The advanced treatment level helps protect the receiving stream from nutrient enrichment and other pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
WELLSVILLE WWTP is located in Wellsville, Franklin County, Kansas, United States, near the Wellsville City Fire Department on West 7th Street.
The plant serves approximately 1,630 residents, reflecting its role in a small community.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond standard secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit regulating its discharges to protect water quality.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 volume units, with a current discharge volume of 571.60, indicating operational headroom.
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