MEAD WWTP - Mead, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

MEAD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mead, Nebraska, a small community in Saunders County. The plant serves a population of 513 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. As a secondary treatment plant, MEAD WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 257.41 volume units and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities in the United States. The treated effluent from MEAD WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Platte River basin. The Platte River is a vital ecological corridor in Nebraska, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality in this important regional watershed.

MEAD WWTP discharges into local streams that flow into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River system. The Platte River basin supports critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, including migratory species along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of these downstream waters.