CASS CO SID NO 5 BUCCANEER BAY Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cass County, Nebraska

CASS CO SID NO 5 BUCCANEER BAY is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cass County, Nebraska, within the United States. The plant serves a small community of around 800 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a designed capacity of 408.82 volume units, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For small communities, advanced treatment often includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.