Overview
Cozad WWTP serves approximately 3,935 residents in Cozad, Nebraska. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to the Platte River basin.
Cozad WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cozad, Nebraska, serving a population of about 3,935. The plant is situated in Dawson County along Highway 30, within the central Great Plains region of the United States. As a U.S. facility, Cozad WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. For a community of this size, typical treatment includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a tributary of the Platte River, a major river system in Nebraska that flows eastward to the Missouri River. The Platte River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Platte River, which flows through central Nebraska and joins the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including the endangered whooping crane and piping plover. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Cozad WWTP is located in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, United States, along Highway 30.
The plant serves approximately 3,935 residents in the Cozad area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged to a tributary of the Platte River, which flows into the Missouri River.
As a U.S. facility, Cozad WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For a community of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, followed by disinfection, to meet EPA standards.
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