Overview
Howells WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 634 residents in Howells, Nebraska. It discharges 189.27 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 208.20 megaliters.
Howells WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Howells, Nebraska, serving a population of 634. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Its designed capacity of 208.20 megaliters per year supports the community's wastewater management needs. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs processes such as biological nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to meet stringent effluent standards. The design capacity suggests it can accommodate future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Platte River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in the region, reducing nutrient loads and safeguarding downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Platte River, which flows through Nebraska and eventually joins the Missouri River. The Platte River basin is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse fish species. Advanced treatment at Howells WWTP helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting the ecological health of the river system and downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Howells WWTP is located at 149 South Front Street, Howells, Nebraska, in Colfax County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 634 residents in the Howells community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Platte River basin, ultimately flowing to the Missouri River.
Howells WWTP provides advanced treatment, which typically includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
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