Community Updates & Resources

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 Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE).  The AltEn Facility Response Group has stabilized the AltEn site, developed and implemented Remedial Action Plans (RAP) for water and wet cake stored at the site and developed a RAP for other onsite solids. This work is helping the FRG to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. To date, there has been no evidence of impacts to local groundwater. 

You can see community updates shared by the FRG below. 

Latest community updates

October Community Update: 2025 Progress
With the arrival of colder weather, the FRG notes progress following the year’s busiest months with updates on former wet cake area grading, Fall land application and the latest groundwater results.
September Community Update: Wet Cake Removal Complete
All wet cake that had been on site has been removed, with more than 165,000 tons transported to the landfill. As has been done in prior years, land application of treated water is on track for this fa...
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...
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Community Resources​

The FRG is working diligently with the NDWEE to identify the most effective and safest methods to address the current environmental conditions on the AltEn site. The remedial action plans (RAPs) are designed to recommend remediation for components remaining on-site, including wastewater, sludge, and wet cake. All wet cake was solidified and removed from the AltEn site by August 2025.

The NDWEE has two online information directories with information about the AltEn site situation:

• The NDWEE public information portal

• Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy public records portal. Enter “84069” in the “DEQ Facility Number” field to access AltEn records.