Pickrell WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Pickrell, Nebraska

Pickrell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pickrell, Nebraska, United States. The facility serves a small population of 201 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which are typical for small communities in the region. The plant's designed capacity is 113.56 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 75.71 thousand cubic meters per year. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for removing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Big Blue River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed. This system supports agricultural and ecological functions in the Great Plains region, and the plant's operations help protect downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Big Blue River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation in Nebraska. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.