Greenwood WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Greenwood, Nebraska

Greenwood WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greenwood, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 544 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its treated effluent is discharged into local waterways. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and an average daily flow of 189.27 cubic meters, the plant operates at approximately 83% capacity, indicating efficient utilization. The treated wastewater from Greenwood WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Platte River basin. The Platte River is a major tributary of the Missouri River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreation. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system.

Greenwood WWTP discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Platte River, a key tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River basin supports a variety of fish and bird species, including migratory waterfowl along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.