Overview
ASHTON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 275 people in Ashton, Nebraska, USA. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily.
ASHTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashton, Nebraska, a small community in Sherman County. The plant serves a population of 275 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the US. Its designed capacity is 113.56 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to state-level oversight by Nebraska's environmental agency. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Platte River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Platte River basin, which drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ASHTON WWTP is located at 188 East Washington Street, Ashton, Sherman County, Nebraska, United States.
ASHTON WWTP serves a population of 275 in the community of Ashton, Nebraska.
ASHTON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for most municipal wastewater plants in the United States under the Clean Water Act.
ASHTON WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. As a small facility, it is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small populations like 275, US regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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