Overview
BOELUS WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Howard City, Nebraska. It treats wastewater for a population of 228 with a designed capacity of 75.71 units.
BOELUS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Howard City, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small community with a population of approximately 228 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 75.71 units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the protection of the Platte River basin. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this agriculturally important region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Platte River, a major waterway in Nebraska that eventually joins the Missouri River. The Platte River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for sandhill cranes and other waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
BOELUS WWTP is located on Highway 58 in Howard City, Howard County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 228 residents, typical of a small rural community in Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Platte River basin, following secondary treatment processes.
As a US facility, BOELUS WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Small plants serving populations under 500 often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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