DAYKIN WWTP - Jefferson County, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

DAYKIN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, serving a small population of 203 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 113.56 units, with an average daily discharge of 75.71 units, indicating operational headroom. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Big Blue River basin, which drains into the Kansas River and then the Missouri River. This watershed is part of the larger Mississippi River system, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use. The surrounding area is predominantly rural farmland, so the plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen impacts on downstream ecosystems.