Overview
CONCORD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 213 people in Concord, Nebraska. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
CONCORD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Concord, Nebraska, serving a small population of 213 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States, ensuring compliance with federal Clean Water Act requirements. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treatment process meets secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated wastewater from CONCORD WWTP is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the regional hydrology. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Missouri River basin, by reducing pollutant loads before discharge. Its operation supports the environmental health of Dixon County and the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
CONCORD WWTP is located on Lincoln Street in Concord, Nebraska, within Dixon County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 213 residents in the Concord area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Missouri River basin.
As a U.S. facility, CONCORD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
Small communities in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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