Overview
Lakewood Subdivision Brandt S L Kearney is a secondary treatment plant in Kearney, Nebraska, serving a small population of 100. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways.
Lakewood Subdivision Brandt S L Kearney is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 100 residents in the Lakewood subdivision area. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating it operates at full capacity for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin. The Platte River is a major tributary of the Missouri River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Platte River, a key waterway in Nebraska that eventually joins the Missouri River. The Platte River basin supports a variety of fish and bird species, including migratory sandhill cranes. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kearney, Nebraska, United States, specifically in the Lakewood subdivision area.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 residents in the Lakewood subdivision.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Platte River basin.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are typically issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For very small populations, secondary treatment is standard, often using septic systems or small package plants. This plant uses secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act requirements.
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