Overview
Springfield WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,450 people in Springfield, Nebraska. It discharges 567.81 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Springfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Springfield, Nebraska, serving a population of approximately 1,450 residents. The facility is situated in Sarpy County and provides secondary treatment to meet local water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 567.81 units, the facility manages the community's wastewater through biological treatment processes typical of secondary treatment systems. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River watershed. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Springfield WWTP is located on MoPac Trail in Springfield, Nebraska, within Sarpy County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,450 residents in the Springfield area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Missouri River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Springfield WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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