PAGE WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Holt County, Nebraska

PAGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 157 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal facilities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity and discharge volume are both 75.71 units, indicating the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by Nebraska's environmental agency. The treated effluent from PAGE WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Elkhorn River basin, which eventually flows into the Platte River and then the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Elkhorn River watershed, which flows into the Platte River and ultimately the Missouri River. This region supports a variety of aquatic species and serves as a critical corridor for migratory waterfowl. The secondary treatment process reduces pollutants to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality for recreational and agricultural uses.