Overview
STAPLETON WWTP in Thedford, Nebraska serves 270 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 75.71 megaliters annually into local waterways.
STAPLETON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Thedford, Nebraska, a small community in Thomas County. The plant serves a population of 270, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a rural agglomeration. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 113.56 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 75.71 megaliters, the facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for such discharges to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is released into local surface waters, contributing to the North Platte River watershed. This basin supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the North Platte River, which flows through Nebraska and joins the Platte River, eventually reaching the Missouri River and the Mississippi River system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
STAPLETON WWTP is located on Rail Road Street in Thedford, Thomas County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 270 people, typical of a small rural community in Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that drain into the North Platte River watershed.
As a US facility, STAPLETON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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