EDISON WWTP - Oxford, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

EDISON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oxford, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small population of 154 residents, reflecting the rural character of Furnas County. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. As a small facility in the United States, EDISON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 75.71 units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent from EDISON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Republican River basin. This river system flows through Nebraska and Kansas, contributing to the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream aquatic habitats in the Republican River watershed.

EDISON WWTP discharges into the Republican River basin, which flows through Nebraska and Kansas before joining the Kansas River. The Republican River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to maintain water quality in this agriculturally important watershed.