PRAGUE WWTP - Prague, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

PRAGUE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Prague, Nebraska, United States. The plant serves a small population of 282 residents in Saunders County, operating as a secondary treatment facility. As a secondary treatment plant, PRAGUE WWTP provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per year, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Platte River basin, ultimately contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Nebraska region.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Platte River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Platte River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the downstream river system.