Overview
EMMET WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 77 people in Emmet, Nebraska. It discharges 26.50 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 30.28 units.
EMMET WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Emmet, Holt County, Nebraska. Serving a small population of 77 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. Its location in the rural Great Plains region reflects the decentralized wastewater infrastructure common in sparsely populated areas of the United States. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 30.28 units and currently treats a daily volume of 26.50 units, indicating operational headroom. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant's permit is administered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, which oversees NPDES compliance for facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Elkhorn River, a tributary of the Platte River, which ultimately flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically productive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Elkhorn River, part of the Platte River basin. The Platte River system is a critical migratory corridor for sandhill cranes and other waterfowl, and supports diverse aquatic life. Downstream, the Missouri River receives the treated effluent, contributing to the overall water quality of the Mississippi River watershed. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management important for both ecological health and agricultural use.
Frequently asked questions
EMMET WWTP is located on Landmark Road in Emmet, Holt County, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves a population of 77 residents in the Emmet area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Elkhorn River, a tributary of the Platte River.
As a U.S. facility, EMMET WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
Small plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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