Bertrand WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Westmark, Nebraska

Bertrand WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Westmark, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 673 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for communities of this size in the region. The facility's designed capacity is 378.54 thousand cubic meters, with an annual discharge volume of 264.98 thousand cubic meters. As a secondary treatment plant, Bertrand WWTP provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale in Nebraska are typically permitted by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent from Bertrand WWTP is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the Platte River basin. The Platte River system flows eastward through Nebraska and eventually joins the Missouri River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway.

Bertrand WWTP discharges into the Platte River basin, which drains into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Platte River is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane, and supports a variety of fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.