Overview
ALVO WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Cass County, Nebraska, serving 164 people. It discharges 37.85 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ALVO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 164 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 37.85 thousand cubic meters per year, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. The plant helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally important region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
ALVO WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows through central Nebraska and joins the Missouri River near Omaha. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane, and supports diverse fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
ALVO WWTP is located on Adams Street in Stove Creek Precinct, Cass County, Nebraska, United States.
ALVO WWTP serves a population of 164 people, typical of a small rural community in Nebraska.
ALVO WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which flows to the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
ALVO WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. Secondary treatment is required for municipal plants of this scale.
For small populations, U.S. regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Many small plants use lagoon systems or package treatment plants.
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