Overview
Blair WWTP serves approximately 7,470 residents in Blair, Nebraska. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Blair WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Marina Drive in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska. Serving a population of about 7,470, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, Blair WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
Blair WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows through the Great Plains and into the Mississippi River system. The Missouri River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Blair WWTP is located on Marina Drive in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, United States.
Blair WWTP serves approximately 7,470 residents in the city of Blair and surrounding areas.
Blair WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Missouri River, which eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Blair WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For a population of about 7,500, U.S. regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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