Overview
DODGE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 700 people in Dodge, Nebraska. It discharges 302.83 m³/day of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 378.54 m³/day.
DODGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dodge, Nebraska, serving a population of approximately 700 residents. The plant is situated in the rural agricultural landscape of Dodge County and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 m³/day and currently discharges 302.83 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from DODGE WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Platte River watershed, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane, and supports diverse aquatic life. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making the plant's secondary treatment important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
DODGE WWTP is located at 604 2nd Street in Dodge, Nebraska, United States, in Dodge County.
The plant serves approximately 700 residents in the city of Dodge and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Platte River basin, eventually reaching the Missouri River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
As a US municipal plant, DODGE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with effluent limits.
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