Watewater Treatment Facility - York, NE, U.S.A.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 68467lib
N 40° 51.520 W 097° 35.104
14T E 619253 N 4524031
Wastewater treatment facility for the City of York, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WM93NZ
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
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Wastewater treated by the plant includes secondary treatment of wastewater from the Abengoa Bioenergy ethanol plant northeast of York, and all the commercial activity clustered around the Interstate 80 exit 353 / Highway 81 intersection.
What is the capacity of the facility?: Actual average daily : 1,318,,000 gals. -- daily capacity 5,200,000 gals.

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
The plant uses trickling filters for biological treatment.


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Liquid sludge spread as farm fertilizer; grit hauled to landfill.

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: The plant has used chlorination in the past; plans to move to U-V treatment.

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: City of York

How is the facility governed?: York City Council

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.
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