Overview
ODELL WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Gage County, Nebraska, serving 345 people. It discharges 151.42 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters.
ODELL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 345 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 189.27 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by Nebraska's environmental agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's location inland, far from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the regional river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Big Blue River, which flows through southeastern Nebraska into the Kansas River and then the Missouri River. This watershed is part of the Mississippi River basin, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
ODELL WWTP is located on West State Highway 8 in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 345 residents in the rural area of Gage County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Big Blue River basin, which ultimately flows to the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico.
ODELL WWTP provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, ODELL WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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