Overview
Pierce WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Pierce, Nebraska. It processes approximately 530 million gallons of wastewater annually, discharging into the local watershed.
Pierce WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pierce, Nebraska, serving a population of about 1,661 residents. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 529.96 million gallons per year, the plant operates at full capacity, treating all incoming wastewater to meet permit requirements before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Elkhorn River and eventually the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elkhorn River basin, which flows into the Platte River and ultimately the Missouri River. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
Pierce WWTP is located at 300 East Main Street in Pierce, Nebraska, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,661 residents of Pierce, Nebraska.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Elkhorn River and eventually the Platte River.
Pierce WWTP provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
As a municipal plant in the United States, Pierce WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
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