August Community Update: Wet Cake Removal Nears Completion

The below information has been provided in an effort to help keep the community informed on a more frequent basis about progress at the AltEn site. 

Ever since AltEn ceased operations at its facility in Mead in 2021, the AltEn Facility Response Group (FRG) has been voluntarily working under the guidance of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) to stabilize the AltEn site and develop a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the site. The FRG’s top priorities have been and continue to be to help ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. To-date, there has been no evidence of impacts to local drinking water.

The FRG is working diligently with the NDEE to identify the most effective and safest methods to address the current environmental conditions on the AltEn site. The remedial action plans (RAP) will recommend remediation for components remaining on-site, including wastewater, sludge, and wet cake.

August 28, 2025

August Community Update: Wet Cake Removal Nears Completion

More than 155,500 tons of wet cake have been transported off the AltEn site. Total removal is expected to be completed in August, pending weather. Additional land application of treated water is on track for this fall.

Wet Cake Update

Total removal nears completion, with more than 155,500 tons of solidified wet cake transported to a landfill. Grading and restoration of more than half of the former wet cake pile will be completed this year, weather permitting.
Wet Cake Update Total removal nears completion, with more than 155,500 tons of solidified wet cake transported to a landfill. Grading and restoration of more than half of the former wet cake pile will be completed this year, weather permitting.

Ongoing Site Activities

Stormwater continues to be treated; additional treated water will be land-applied in October, pending favorable weather conditions. The Lagoon Solids Remedial Action Plan (RAP) is under review by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE).
Ongoing Site Activities Stormwater continues to be treated; additional treated water will be land-applied in October, pending favorable weather conditions. The Lagoon Solids Remedial Action Plan (RAP) is under review by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE).

Stay Informed

Check alteninfo.com for the latest videos and other updates about AltEn site activities.