Overview
Ashland WWTP serves the community of Ashland, Nebraska, treating wastewater for approximately 2,453 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring local water quality.
Ashland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashland, Nebraska, serving a population of about 2,453 people. The plant is situated near Highway 6 in Saunders County and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. As a small-scale facility, Ashland WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment for municipal plants of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Platte River basin. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
Ashland WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Platte River, a major waterway in Nebraska that flows eastward to join the Missouri River. The Platte River basin supports a diverse ecosystem, including sandhill crane migration corridors and fish habitats. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Ashland WWTP is located in Ashland, Nebraska, near Highway 6 in Saunders County. The plant serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
Ashland WWTP serves approximately 2,453 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from Ashland WWTP is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Platte River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River.
Ashland WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small municipal plants serving about 2,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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