Overview
Hildreth WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Franklin County, Nebraska, serving 389 people. It discharges 151.42 volume units of treated wastewater.
Hildreth WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 389 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume of 151.42 units, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the protection of downstream water quality. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to safeguard aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Republican River basin, which flows through Nebraska and Kansas before joining the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this primarily rural region.
Frequently asked questions
Hildreth WWTP is located on W Road in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 389 people, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
As a US facility, Hildreth WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Small municipal plants in Nebraska commonly use secondary treatment, often with lagoons or activated sludge systems, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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