Overview
STELLA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Stella, Nebraska, with a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
STELLA WWTP serves the small community of Stella in Richardson County, Nebraska. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 422 residents, operating as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The facility has a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units and treats an average daily flow of 113.56 volume units, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for biological treatment of organic matter. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that eventually drain into the Missouri River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Nemaha River basin, part of the larger Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as catfish and paddlefish, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
STELLA WWTP is located in Stella, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States, near the intersection of Main Street and the Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools.
STELLA WWTP serves a population of approximately 422 residents in the Stella community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Nemaha River basin, part of the Missouri River watershed.
STELLA WWTP provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard U.S. Clean Water Act requirements.
As a U.S. facility, STELLA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Permits are typically issued by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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