Overview
ELWOOD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 734 people in Gosper County, Nebraska. It discharges 227.13 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters.
ELWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Road 433 in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 734 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters and discharges approximately 227.13 megaliters of treated effluent annually. As a small facility in the Great Plains, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Platte River basin, a critical water source for agriculture and wildlife in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment, where water resources are particularly valuable.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Platte River system. The Platte River flows eastward across Nebraska and joins the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides essential habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Protecting water quality in this region is vital for maintaining ecological balance and supporting agricultural and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
ELWOOD WWTP is located on Road 433 in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 734 people in the Gosper County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin.
ELWOOD WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, ELWOOD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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