Overview
LEXINGTON WWTP serves approximately 10,000 residents in Lexington, Nebraska. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
The LEXINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Industry Drive in Lexington, Nebraska, serving a population of around 10,000. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) in the central United States, it plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater in the Platte River basin. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The permit sets effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters to protect water quality. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains to the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River system. The Platte River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds such as sandhill cranes. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of this river system.
Environmental context
The LEXINGTON WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River basin is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports a variety of fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
LEXINGTON WWTP is located on East Industry Drive in Lexington, Nebraska, in Dawson County.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents in the city of Lexington and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River.
As a US facility, LEXINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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