DEWEESE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Deweese, Nebraska

DEWEESE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Deweese, Clay County, Nebraska. It serves a small population of 74 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is situated on Deweese Street and is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 22.71 units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Kansas River and ultimately the Missouri River. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and local aquatic habitats. The plant's inland location, far from coastal waters, reduces direct marine impact.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Big Blue River watershed, which drains into the Kansas River and then the Missouri River. This inland basin supports agricultural runoff and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River system.