Overview
BEATRICE WWTP serves approximately 12,352 people in Beatrice, Nebraska, treating municipal wastewater before discharge into the Big Blue River watershed.
BEATRICE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beatrice, Nebraska, serving a population of about 12,352. The plant is situated in Gage County and operates as part of the city's infrastructure to manage wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a US facility, BEATRICE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Big Blue River, which flows southeast into Kansas and eventually joins the Kansas River, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural and aquatic ecosystems, and the plant's operations are regulated to protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
BEATRICE WWTP discharges into the Big Blue River, a tributary of the Kansas River, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Big Blue River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
BEATRICE WWTP is located on 13th Street in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,352 people in the city of Beatrice and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Big Blue River, which flows through Nebraska and Kansas before joining the Kansas River.
As a US facility, BEATRICE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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