Overview
BLOOMFIELD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Knox County, Nebraska, serving about 1,429 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
BLOOMFIELD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,429 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and solids from wastewater before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant, BLOOMFIELD WWTP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 volume units and a discharge volume of 605.67 volume units, indicating it operates within its capacity to manage local wastewater flows. The treated effluent from BLOOMFIELD WWTP is discharged into nearby water bodies that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
BLOOMFIELD WWTP is located at 543 Avenue in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,429 residents in the Bloomfield area and surrounding parts of Knox County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Missouri River basin, following secondary treatment standards.
As a U.S. municipal plant, BLOOMFIELD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment and NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities in Nebraska, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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