Overview
Schuyler WWTP serves the city of Schuyler, Nebraska, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 4,241. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to the Platte River basin.
Schuyler WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Schuyler, Nebraska, serving a population of around 4,241 residents. The plant is situated in Colfax County, near the Platte River, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small agglomeration. As a U.S. facility, Schuyler WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Platte River watershed, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
Schuyler WWTP discharges into the Platte River basin, a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse fish species. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Schuyler WWTP is located on East 10th Street in Schuyler, Nebraska, within Colfax County.
The plant serves approximately 4,241 residents of Schuyler and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Platte River basin, which flows to the Missouri River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Schuyler WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small agglomerations like Schuyler, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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