Overview
EDGAR WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Clay County, Nebraska, serving 769 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
EDGAR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. The facility serves a small population of 769 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 340.69 volume units and a discharge volume of 264.98, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, ensuring compliance with effluent limits that protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from EDGAR WWTP 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 water body chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries within the Platte River basin, a critical waterway for Nebraska's agricultural economy and wildlife. The Platte River flows into the Missouri River, which joins the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports migratory bird habitats and fish species, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
EDGAR WWTP is located on Road S in Clay County, Nebraska, United States, serving the local community of Edgar.
The plant serves a population of 769 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Platte River watershed, which flows to the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, EDGAR WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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