Overview
Denton STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 189 people in Denton, Nebraska. It discharges 75.71 units of treated effluent daily.
Denton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Denton, Nebraska, serving a small population of 189 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows through Nebraska and joins the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River basin is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports various fish species. Downstream, the Missouri River provides drinking water and recreation for millions.
Frequently asked questions
Denton STP is located at 9257 West Denton Road, Denton, Nebraska, in Lancaster County.
The plant serves a population of 189 residents in the Denton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which flows to the Missouri River.
As a U.S. facility, Denton STP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Small plants in Nebraska typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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