Overview
Hartington WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,758 residents in Hartington, Nebraska. It discharges approximately 719 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Hartington WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartington, Nebraska, serving a population of approximately 1,758 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for communities of this size under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 757 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 719 cubic meters, indicating efficient utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream aquatic ecosystems in the Great Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Hartington WWTP is located at 345 North Portland Avenue, Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,758 residents in the Hartington area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Hartington WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. Permits are typically issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy or the EPA.
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