Overview
Alliance WWTP serves Box Butte County, Nebraska, treating wastewater for approximately 10,566 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
Alliance WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States. It serves a population of around 10,566 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Great Plains region, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent quality meets federal and state standards for the protection of receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately enters the regional watershed, which drains into the North Platte River basin and eventually the Platte River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use downstream. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the North Platte River basin, part of the larger Platte River system that drains into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is essential for downstream agricultural and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Alliance WWTP is located in Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States, near the city of Alliance.
The plant serves approximately 10,566 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US EPA guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the North Platte River basin, which flows into the Platte River system and eventually the Missouri River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, requiring secondary treatment and effluent limits.
Plants of this size in Nebraska typically use activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet secondary treatment standards, with disinfection as needed to protect downstream water quality.
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