Overview
Sutherland WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,277 people in Sutherland, Nebraska. The plant discharges 302.83 million gallons per year into local waterways.
Sutherland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,277 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal 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 340.69 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 302.83 million gallons per year, the facility operates at about 89% capacity, indicating consistent demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that drain into the Platte River basin, a critical water source for agriculture and wildlife in the Great Plains. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The Sutherland WWTP discharges into the Platte River watershed, which flows eastward through Nebraska and ultimately joins the Missouri River. The Platte River is a vital habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in this agriculturally important basin.
Frequently asked questions
Sutherland WWTP is located in Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States, near US 30 and I-80 Alt.
The plant serves a population of 1,277 residents in the Sutherland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin.
Sutherland 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, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Permits are typically issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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