Overview
David City WWTP serves approximately 2,250 residents in David City, Nebraska. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland community.
David City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in David City, Nebraska, serving a population of about 2,250 residents. The plant is situated in Butler County, an inland area of the state, and operates as part of the local public works infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, David City WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River system. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Platte River basin. The Platte River flows eastward through Nebraska, joining the Missouri River near Omaha. This river system provides critical habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse aquatic species. The downstream environment includes agricultural and natural areas, with water quality influenced by both point and non-point source discharges.
Frequently asked questions
David City WWTP is located on Road M in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,250 residents of David City and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Platte River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy or the US EPA.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet federal effluent standards.
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