Overview
HASTINGS WWTP serves Blaine, Nebraska, treating wastewater for approximately 22,837 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
HASTINGS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Blaine, Nebraska, serving a population of about 22,837. The plant is situated in Adams County and is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a U.S. facility, HASTINGS WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant likely meets federal and state effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin, ultimately reaching the Missouri River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is agricultural, so the plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
HASTINGS WWTP discharges into the Platte River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive area.
Frequently asked questions
HASTINGS WWTP is located at 2130 East 26th Street, Blaine, Nebraska, in Adams County, United States.
HASTINGS WWTP serves approximately 22,837 residents in the Blaine area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Platte River watershed, which flows to the Missouri River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, HASTINGS WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
For a population of about 23,000, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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