Overview
Twilight Hills WWTP Douglas 128 is a secondary treatment plant in Douglas County, Nebraska, serving 93 people. It discharges 37.85 units of treated wastewater daily.
Twilight Hills WWTP Douglas 128 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 93 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the county. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 37.85 units, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating consistent operation at capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3830 Ponca Road, in the Florence Precinct of Douglas County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 93 residents, typical of a rural or suburban community in Douglas County.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard U.S. Clean Water Act requirements.
The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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