CHEYENNE CO SID 1 SIOUX MEADOWS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brownson, Nebraska

CHEYENNE CO SID 1 SIOUX MEADOWS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Brownson, Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. This facility serves a small population of 50 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 18.93 million gallons per day, and it discharges an equal volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Platte River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. This region supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for agricultural irrigation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.