Overview
WAHOO WWTP serves the city of Wahoo, Nebraska, treating wastewater for approximately 3,681 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
WAHOO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wahoo, Nebraska, a city in Saunders County. The plant serves a population of about 3,681 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized community in the Great Plains region. As a U.S. facility, WAHOO WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed by local municipal authorities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Platte River basin, a major tributary of the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
WAHOO WWTP discharges into a receiving water body within the Platte River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Platte River basin is a critical habitat for migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, and supports diverse fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
WAHOO WWTP is located at 357 East C Street in Wahoo, Nebraska, United States.
WAHOO WWTP serves approximately 3,681 residents in the city of Wahoo and surrounding areas.
WAHOO WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Platte River basin, which flows to the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
WAHOO WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet federal effluent guidelines.
For small communities like Wahoo, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Many such plants also incorporate disinfection to protect recreational water uses.
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