Ginger Woods WWTP Douglas Co 254 - Valley, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment

Ginger Woods WWTP Douglas Co 254 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Valley, Nebraska, within Douglas County. The plant serves a small population of 50 people, reflecting its role in a rural or low-density residential area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 18.93 m³/day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating consistent operation at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River is a critical migratory corridor for sandhill cranes and supports diverse aquatic life. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads that could affect irrigation water and downstream ecosystems.