Overview
Broken Bow WWTP serves approximately 4,290 people in Custer County, Nebraska. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Platte River basin.
Broken Bow WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Custer County, Nebraska, serving a population of about 4,290 residents. The plant is situated in the central part of the state, an area characterized by agricultural land and the Sandhills region. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with state and federal regulations. The treated effluent from Broken Bow WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Platte River system. The Platte River is a vital waterway in Nebraska, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and wildlife habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows eastward across Nebraska to join the Missouri River. The Platte River basin supports a variety of species, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Frequently asked questions
Broken Bow WWTP is located in Custer County, Nebraska, United States, at 442 Road, near the city of Broken Bow.
The plant serves approximately 4,290 people in the Broken Bow area and surrounding parts of Custer County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the Platte River system, following NPDES permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, Broken Bow WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy through an NPDES permit.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state water quality standards.
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