Overview
Ceresco WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 900 residents in Ceresco, Nebraska. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality management.
Ceresco Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a municipal facility located in Ceresco, Nebraska, serving a population of about 908. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and treats an average daily flow of 378.54 cubic meters, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Platte River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation in eastern Nebraska.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River system is an ecologically significant corridor for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse fish populations. Downstream, the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining regional biodiversity and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Ceresco WWTP is located at 505 South 2nd Street in Ceresco, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 908 residents in the Ceresco area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Platte River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
Ceresco WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a municipal plant in the United States, Ceresco WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to surface waters. Permits are issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy or the U.S. EPA.
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