ORD WWTP - Ord, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

ORD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ord, Nebraska, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,656 residents in the Valley County area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. Its designed capacity is 1,211.33, with a current discharge volume of 832.79, indicating operational headroom. The facility is managed as part of the local municipal infrastructure. Treated effluent from ORD WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Platte River basin. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

ORD WWTP discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River basin is an important migratory corridor for sandhill cranes and other waterfowl, and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.