Overview
LOUP CITY WWTP serves approximately 1,000 residents in Sherman County, Nebraska. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge standards for small communities.
LOUP CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sherman County, Nebraska, serving a population of about 1,000 people. The plant is situated in a rural area of the central United States, where agriculture is the primary economic activity. As a small community facility, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which ultimately drains to the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's discharge must comply with state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
LOUP CITY WWTP is located in Sherman County, Nebraska, at 788 Road, near the city of Loup City. It serves the local community in central Nebraska.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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