Overview
Plymouth WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 531 people in Plymouth, Nebraska. It discharges 113.56 thousand cubic meters per year and has a designed capacity of 189.27 thousand cubic meters per year.
Plymouth WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plymouth, Nebraska, United States. The facility serves a small population of 531 residents and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. The plant's designed capacity is 189.27 thousand cubic meters per year, and it treats an average annual discharge volume of 113.56 thousand cubic meters. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Missouri River watershed, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Plymouth WWTP is located at 301 Main Street, Plymouth, Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 531 residents in the community of Plymouth.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Missouri River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal plant, Plymouth WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the state of Nebraska.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which requires removal of at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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