Overview
Roseland WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 257 residents in Roseland, Nebraska. It discharges 75.71 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 94.64 megaliters.
Roseland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Roseland, Adams County, Nebraska. The facility serves a small population of 257 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. As a small-scale plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this rural community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 75.71 megaliters, indicating it operates below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River basin is an ecologically important corridor for migratory birds and supports diverse fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this agricultural region, preventing nutrient pollution that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Roseland WWTP is located in Roseland, Adams County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 257 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants must meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for such facilities.
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