EWING WWTP - Ewing, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

EWING WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 555 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It 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 has a designed capacity of 227.12 units and a discharge volume of 227.13 units, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the rural Nebraska landscape, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water uses.

The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows eastward to join the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in local streams, which are important for irrigation and wildlife habitat.