Overview
DUNNING WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Blaine County, Nebraska, serving a small population of 184. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting rural sanitation in the region.
DUNNING WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small rural population of 184 residents, typical of decentralized infrastructure in the Great Plains region. The plant operates under secondary treatment standards, which is the minimum required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 37.85 cubic meters per day, indicating moderate utilization. As a US facility, it is subject to 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 from DUNNING WWTP likely discharges into a local stream or tributary within the Loup River basin, which flows into the Platte River and ultimately the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and wildlife habitat, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a small watercourse in the Loup River basin, part of the larger Platte River watershed that drains into the Missouri River. This semi-arid region relies on surface water for agriculture and livestock, so treated effluent helps maintain base flows. The downstream environment supports migratory birds and aquatic species adapted to prairie streams, requiring consistent effluent quality to prevent nutrient enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
DUNNING WWTP is located in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States, serving a rural community in the Great Plains region.
The plant serves a small population of 184 residents, typical of decentralized wastewater systems in rural Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Loup River basin, which flows into the Platte River and eventually the Missouri River.
As a US facility, DUNNING WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
Small plants like DUNNING WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as lagoons or activated sludge to meet EPA standards, ensuring compliance with state water quality requirements.
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