Crofton WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Crofton, Nebraska

Crofton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Crofton, Nebraska, a small community in Knox County. The facility serves a population of 750 and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 283.91 cubic meters per day, the facility treats domestic wastewater before discharge. As a small agglomeration, it meets the regulatory expectations for secondary treatment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the basin.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating potential impacts on the river ecosystem.