Effects of wastewater effluent discharge on stream quality in Indian Creek, Johnson County, Kansas

Fact Sheet 2014-3100
Prepared in cooperation with Johnson County Wastewater.
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Abstract

Contaminants from point and other urban sources affect stream quality in Indian Creek, which is one of the most urban drainage basins in Johnson County, Kansas. The Johnson County Douglas L. Smith Middle Basin and Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities discharge to Indian Creek. Data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Johnson County Wastewater, during June 2004 through June 2013 were used to evaluate stream quality in Indian Creek. This fact sheet summarizes the effects of wastewater effluent discharge on physical, chemical, and biological conditions in Indian Creek downstream from the Douglas L. Smith Middle Basin and Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Effects of wastewater effluent discharge on stream quality in Indian Creek, Johnson County, Kansas
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2014-3100
DOI 10.3133/fs20143100
Year Published 2014
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Kansas Water Science Center
Description 4 p.
Country United States
State Kansas
County Johnson County
Other Geospatial Indian Creek
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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