Overview
Gothenburg WWTP serves approximately 3,619 people in Gothenburg, Nebraska. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Gothenburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 499 Cottonwood Drive in Gothenburg, Nebraska, serving a population of about 3,619 residents. The plant is situated in Dawson County, in the central United States, and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. As a small-scale facility, Gothenburg WWTP is subject to the US Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. For communities of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to meet state and federal effluent limits before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, which ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds, including sandhill cranes, making water quality management critical for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River basin is a vital ecosystem supporting migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife, particularly in the central Nebraska region. Maintaining proper treatment levels helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
Gothenburg WWTP is located at 499 Cottonwood Drive in Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,619 residents of Gothenburg, Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities of this size, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent limits.
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