ST PAUL WWTP - Saint Paul, Nebraska Wastewater Treatment Plant

ST PAUL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Paul, Nebraska, serving a population of approximately 2,200. The plant is situated in Howard County and provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 946.35 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Platte River, a vital water source for Nebraska's agriculture and ecosystems. The Platte River eventually joins the Missouri River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.