Overview
ROCKVILLE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 122 people in Rockville, Nebraska. It discharges 37.85 million gallons per year into the local watershed.
ROCKVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Highway 68 in Rockville, Sherman County, Nebraska. The plant serves a small population of 122 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per year and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility operates at full capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation in central Nebraska.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream within the Platte River basin, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River is a critical migratory corridor for sandhill cranes and supports a variety of fish species. The surrounding Sherman County area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal helps protect downstream water quality from potential eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ROCKVILLE WWTP is located on Highway 68 in Rockville, Sherman County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 122 people, reflecting the small rural community of Rockville.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Platte River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River.
As a U.S. facility, ROCKVILLE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Secondary treatment is standard for small municipal plants in Nebraska, as required by the Clean Water Act to protect receiving water bodies.
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