Overview
Litchfield WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 265 people in Litchfield, Nebraska. It discharges 113.56 million gallons per year and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
Litchfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Litchfield, Nebraska, a small community in Sherman County. The plant serves a population of 265 and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, Litchfield WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 113.56 million gallons per year, matching its discharge volume. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in central Nebraska. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Platte River watershed, which drains into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This basin supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment process reduces pollutants before discharge, helping to maintain water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Frequently asked questions
Litchfield WWTP is located at 344 Grant Street, Litchfield, Nebraska, in Sherman County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 265 people in the community of Litchfield.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Platte River basin, which flows into the Missouri River.
Litchfield WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, Litchfield WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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