Overview
GRAFTON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 152 people in Grafton, Nebraska. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
GRAFTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grafton, Nebraska, a small community in Fillmore County. The plant serves a population of 152 and is classified as a small-scale treatment facility under US regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 83.28 volume units and a current discharge volume of 75.71, indicating operational consistency. As a small agglomeration, it operates under state-issued NPDES permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged to local surface waters, which ultimately drain into the Big Blue River basin and then to the Missouri River system. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Big Blue River, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The region's agricultural landscape means that nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent downstream eutrophication and support aquatic life in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
GRAFTON WWTP is located on Chicago Street in Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 152 people in the Grafton community.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local surface waters, which flow into the Big Blue River basin and eventually the Missouri River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring effluent limits protect water quality.
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