Overview
SWANTON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Swanton, Nebraska, USA. It processes approximately 37.85 cubic meters of wastewater daily, with a designed capacity matching that volume.
SWANTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Swanton, Nebraska, a small community in Saline County. The plant serves a population of 106 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Its designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day matches the current discharge volume, indicating that the plant operates at full capacity under normal conditions. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Big Blue River basin, a tributary of the Kansas River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a small stream that flows into the Big Blue River, a major tributary of the Kansas River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Big Blue River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Effective secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
SWANTON WWTP is located on Main Street in Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 106 residents, reflecting the small community size of Swanton.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Big Blue River, part of the Kansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, SWANTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities like Swanton, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
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