Overview
Tecumseh WWTP serves the community of Tecumseh, Nebraska, treating wastewater for approximately 1,429 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs discharge quality and environmental protection.
Tecumseh WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, serving a population of around 1,429 people. The plant is situated in Johnson County, in the central United States, and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. As a small-scale facility, Tecumseh WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality, typically secondary treatment for municipal plants of this size, unless a higher standard is required by the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining water quality within a major continental drainage system.
Environmental context
Tecumseh WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Tecumseh WWTP is located in Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska, United States, near Broadway Street.
The plant serves approximately 1,429 residents in the city of Tecumseh and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Missouri River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Tecumseh WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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