Overview
Gordon WWTP serves the community of Gordon, Nebraska, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 2,325 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets state and federal standards.
Gordon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gordon, Nebraska, serving a population of about 2,325 residents. The plant is situated in the rural Great Plains region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and local ecosystems. As a small-scale facility, Gordon WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal plants. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards set by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Niobrara River basin, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
Gordon WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Niobrara River, part of the Missouri River basin. The Niobrara River is known for its ecological diversity, supporting species such as the pallid sturgeon and piping plover. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this semi-arid region, where surface water is vital for agriculture and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Gordon WWTP is located at 112 East 2nd Street in Gordon, Nebraska, United States.
Gordon WWTP serves approximately 2,325 residents in the Gordon area.
Gordon WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Niobrara River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River.
Gordon WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities like Gordon, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, as required by the Clean Water Act to meet water quality standards.
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