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.
Suggested Citation
Graham, J.L., Foster, G., 2014, Effects of wastewater effluent discharge on stream quality in Indian Creek, Johnson County, Kansas: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2014-3100, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20143100.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| 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 |