Douglas Co SID 196 WWTP Ginger CV - Valley, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Douglas Co SID 196 WWTP Ginger CV is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Valley, Nebraska, within Douglas County. The plant serves a small population of 397 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 189.27 megaliters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters per year, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Platte River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Platte River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural uses.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Platte River basin, which drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane, and supports a variety of fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of this important river system.