HARRISON WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Sioux County, Nebraska

HARRISON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bowen Precinct, Sioux County, Nebraska. It serves a small population of 346 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area in the western part of the state near the Nebraska-Wyoming border. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume at 151.42 units, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent from HARRISON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Niobrara River basin, a tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant's discharge enters the Niobrara River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The Niobrara River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are particularly sensitive to pollution, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.