Overview
Rushville WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,174 people in Rushville, Nebraska. The plant has a designed capacity of 492.10 and discharges 454.25 volume units, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Rushville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rushville, Nebraska, serving a population of 1,174. The facility is situated in Sheridan County and provides secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 492.10 and a discharge volume of 454.25, indicating it operates below its design capacity. As a secondary treatment plant in the United States, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
Rushville WWTP discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Niobrara River and eventually the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The surrounding area is part of the Great Plains ecoregion, where water resources support agriculture, wildlife, and local communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Rushville WWTP is located in Rushville, Nebraska, United States, near Rushville Junior High School on East 4th Street.
The plant serves a population of 1,174 people in the Rushville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Niobrara River and eventually the Missouri River.
As a US facility, Rushville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to an EPA NPDES permit that sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
Plants of this size in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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