Overview
Woodbine WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 208 people in Woodbine, Kansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Woodbine WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodbine, Dickinson County, Kansas. Serving a small population of 208 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 79.49 and an average daily flow of 71.92, the plant operates at a high utilization rate, reflecting consistent demand from the small community. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Kansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River and Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small tributaries of the Kansas River, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Kansas City. This watershed supports agricultural and rural communities, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads that could impact downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Woodbine WWTP is located on Utah Road in Woodbine, Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 208 residents in the Woodbine area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Kansas River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and Mississippi River system.
Woodbine WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a municipal plant in the United States, Woodbine WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
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