Gibbon WWTP - Buffalo County, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

Gibbon WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located on 85th Road in Buffalo County, Nebraska, serving a population of approximately 1,759 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Gibbon area and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, Gibbon WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Platte River system. The Platte River is a major tributary of the Missouri River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant river basin.

Gibbon WWTP discharges into the Platte River basin, a key tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River is a shallow, braided river that supports diverse aquatic species and serves as a critical stopover for migratory birds such as sandhill cranes. The downstream environment includes the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River, making local treatment important for regional water quality.