Overview
CAIRO WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Cairo, Nebraska, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 718 with a designed capacity of 227.12 volume units.
CAIRO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cairo, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 718 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community in Hall County. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 227.12 volume units and a discharge volume of 264.98 volume units, the facility manages the community's wastewater effectively. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Platte River watershed. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Platte River basin, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
CAIRO WWTP is located at 140 West Nile Street, Cairo, Nebraska, in Hall County, United States.
CAIRO WWTP serves a population of 718 residents in the Cairo community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Platte River watershed, which eventually flows to the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
CAIRO WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US plant, CAIRO WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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