Newman Grove WWTP, Newman Grove

Overview

Newman Grove WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 950 people in Newman Grove, Nebraska. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.

Newman Grove WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Newman Grove, Madison County, Nebraska. Serving a population of around 950, it is a small-scale facility that provides secondary treatment to wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 529.96 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 454.25 cubic meters per day, the facility manages the community's wastewater effectively. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Elkhorn River and ultimately the Platte River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Elkhorn River, a tributary of the Platte River. The Platte River system is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports a variety of fish species. The facility's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally important region.

Frequently asked questions

Newman Grove WWTP is located on Burrows Avenue in Newman Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, United States.

The plant serves approximately 950 people in the Newman Grove community.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Elkhorn River and ultimately the Platte River system.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.

For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.