Overview
Beaver Lake Homeowners Assoc is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Cass County, Nebraska, serving approximately 2,400 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Beaver Lake Homeowners Assoc is a wastewater treatment facility located in Cass County, Nebraska, serving a community of around 2,400 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring that wastewater is adequately treated before release. The plant has a designed capacity of 757 cubic meters per day, matching its discharge volume, indicating consistent operation. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Missouri River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and supports the ecological balance of the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Missouri River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and small communities, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1300 Beaver Lake Boulevard in Cass County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,413 residents in the Beaver Lake community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring discharges meet water quality standards.
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