Dixon WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Dixon, Nebraska

Dixon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dixon, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small population of 129 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in Dixon County, near the Missouri River basin. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for small communities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 45.42 volume units and a discharge volume of 45.43, indicating near-full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters, which ultimately drain into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region. The plant's operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality standards for these ecosystems.