NORTHEAST STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lincoln, Nebraska

NORTHEAST STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 7024 North 70th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. It serves an estimated population of 51,033, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US facilities. The plant is situated in the central United States, within the Platte River basin, and its operations are integral to the region's water infrastructure. As a US municipal wastewater treatment plant, NORTHEAST STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For facilities serving populations around 50,000, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's design and operation align with federal and state standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from NORTHEAST STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this ecologically important river system.

NORTHEAST STP discharges into the Platte River basin, which flows eastward to join the Missouri River near Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The Missouri River then continues to the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Platte River is a shallow, braided river that supports a unique ecosystem, including sandhill crane migration and various fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive riverine environment.