Overview
Bancroft WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 563 residents in Bancroft, Nebraska. The plant discharges 189.27 megaliters of treated wastewater annually and operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Bancroft WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Highway 16 in Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska. It serves a small population of around 563 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are governed by the U.S. Clean Water Act and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal plants in the United States. With a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment effectively removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River Basin. The Missouri River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, protecting both local streams and the larger river ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Missouri River Basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management critical for ecological health. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Bancroft WWTP is located on Highway 16 in Bancroft, Cuming County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 563 residents, reflecting the small rural community of Bancroft.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Missouri River Basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Bancroft WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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