Overview
MERNA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Custer County, Nebraska, serving a small population of 423. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting rural water quality.
MERNA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Custer County, Nebraska, serving a small community of 423 residents. The plant operates as part of the region's rural infrastructure, managing wastewater from the surrounding area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 113.56 cubic meters per day, the plant operates within its capacity to treat domestic wastewater effectively. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Platte River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This discharge supports the ecological health of the region's waterways, which provide habitat for aquatic species and are used for recreation and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Platte River, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
MERNA WWTP is located in Custer County, Nebraska, United States, at 805 Road.
The plant serves a population of 423 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Platte River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
MERNA WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, MERNA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for such facilities. Permits are typically issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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