CLARKSON WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Clarkson, Nebraska

CLARKSON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clarkson, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small community with a population of approximately 868 residents, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for this rural area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 264.98 million gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 302.83 million gallons per day, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Platte River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and maintain the ecological balance of the area.

The plant discharges into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is vital for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.