Overview
SUTTON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Sutton, Nebraska, with a population of 1,511. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
SUTTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Industrial Drive in Sutton, Nebraska, within Clay County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,511 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 832.79 and a discharge volume of 794.94, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a small community plant, it is subject to state-level NPDES permits that govern discharge limits and monitoring. The treated effluent from SUTTON WWTP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Big Blue River basin, ultimately contributing to the Kansas River and the Missouri River system. This watershed supports agricultural and ecological resources in the Great Plains region, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Big Blue River watershed, which flows through Nebraska and Kansas before joining the Kansas River and eventually the Missouri River. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
SUTTON WWTP is located on Industrial Drive in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,511 residents in the Sutton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Big Blue River watershed, which flows into the Kansas and Missouri Rivers.
SUTTON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a small municipal plant in the United States, SUTTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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