North Loup WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in North Loup, Nebraska

North Loup WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in North Loup, Nebraska, serving a small population of 339 residents. The facility is situated in Valley County, a rural area in the central part of the state, and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters, the plant operates well within its limits, treating an average discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters per year. This capacity utilization ensures effective treatment and compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Loup River, a tributary of the Platte River. The Platte River system is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The plant discharges into the Loup River watershed, which flows into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River is a vital stopover for migratory birds along the Central Flyway and supports species such as the endangered whooping crane. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and protects downstream water quality.