WESTMORLAND WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

WESTMORLAND WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 623 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 408.82 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 234.70 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits ensures that effluent meets water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operation helps protect these water bodies from untreated pollution.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.