MAYWOOD WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Maywood, Nebraska

MAYWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Maywood, Nebraska, serving a small population of 331 residents. The plant is situated in Frontier County and provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. As a small inland facility, MAYWOOD WWTP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the protection of the Platte River basin and downstream ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both aquatic life and downstream water users.

MAYWOOD WWTP discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Platte River, a major waterway in Nebraska that eventually joins the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. The Platte River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.