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Percent of Time Wastewater Meets Effluent Limits
Measure Description/Definition
The National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits the City wastewater treatment plants and sets the limits for numerous effluent parameters. This measures compliance required per permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE).
Target Determination
100% compliance required per permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE).
Analysis
Through 2018, the wastewater treatment plants were 99.98% compliant. A reporting violation occurred in July due to missing setting sampler due to the holiday. Regardless, continuous improvements in plant maintenance, operations and treatment processes continue to provide consistently high quality wastewater treatment.
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City of Olathe 100 E. Santa Fe Street Olathe, KS 66061-3409 | 913.971.8600