Overview
Verdon WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving the small community of Verdon, Nebraska. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting environmental health in the region.
Verdon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Verdon, Nebraska, a small town in Richardson County. The facility serves a population of approximately 142 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation typical of rural communities in the United States. 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 75.71 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 37.85 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local sewage. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. This discharge supports the local aquatic ecosystem while meeting regulatory standards to protect downstream water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding public health and the environment in the Verdon area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Nemaha River basin, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River eventually joins the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecological network important for migratory birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
Verdon WWTP is located at 379 Main Street, Verdon, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 142 residents in the Verdon community.
Verdon WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater facilities under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Nemaha River basin, eventually reaching the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Verdon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. It is likely permitted through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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