Overview
WYMORE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Wymore, Nebraska. It treats wastewater for a population of 1,611 with a designed capacity of 908.50 volume units.
WYMORE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wymore, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,611 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet environmental standards. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 908.50 volume units and a current discharge volume of 567.81 volume units, indicating operational capacity below its design. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality meets permit limits. The plant is located inland, far from coastal areas, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural and ecological systems in the Great Plains region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Big Blue River basin, which drains into the Kansas River and then the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
WYMORE WWTP is located on East G Street in Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,611 residents in the Wymore area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River.
As a U.S. facility, WYMORE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy or the EPA.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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