Overview
UTICA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Utica, Nebraska. It processes approximately 227 cubic meters of wastewater daily, discharging into local waterways.
UTICA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Utica, Nebraska, a small community in Seward County. The plant serves a population of 643 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, the facility is operating near its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Platte River watershed, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane, and supports a variety of fish species. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Frequently asked questions
UTICA WWTP is located at 496 1st Street in Utica, Nebraska, within Seward County in the central United States.
The plant serves a population of 643 residents in the city of Utica, Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Platte River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed.
UTICA WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Wastewater treatment plants in Nebraska operate under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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