Overview
CODY WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Cherry County, Nebraska, serving a small population of 150. It discharges 102.21 units of treated wastewater, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
CODY WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small population of 150 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. As a secondary treatment plant, CODY WWTP uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 102.21 units, indicating the plant is operating at full capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Niobrara River basin, which flows through northern Nebraska. The surrounding area is part of the Sandhills region, an ecologically sensitive landscape with unique groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this fragile environment.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from CODY WWTP likely enters a tributary of the Niobrara River, which flows eastward into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The Sandhills region features shallow aquifers and numerous wetlands that support diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Protecting water quality is critical to maintaining the ecological balance of this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
CODY WWTP is located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 42.805 N, -101.219 W.
The plant serves a small population of 150 people, typical of a rural community in Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Niobrara River, after secondary treatment.
As a U.S. facility, CODY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard, using biological processes to reduce pollutants before discharge, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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