Overview
MARQUETTE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 282 people in Marquette, Nebraska. It discharges 90.85 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
MARQUETTE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marquette, Nebraska, a small community in Hamilton County. The plant serves a population of 282 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The plant's designed capacity of 90.85 units aligns with its current discharge volume, indicating efficient operation for the community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that eventually drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream within the Platte River watershed, which flows eastward to the Missouri River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports important fish species and migratory birds, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication. The secondary treatment process helps protect these downstream ecosystems from excessive organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
MARQUETTE WWTP is located at 1572 Highway 41C Spur in Marquette, Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 282 residents in the community of Marquette and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the Platte River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
For small communities like Marquette, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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