Overview
AFTON LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,911 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It discharges 567.81 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
AFTON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, serving a population of approximately 1,911 residents. The plant operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment, a common approach for small communities in the rural western United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Bear River watershed, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Bear River, which flows into the Great Salt Lake, a terminal saline lake of ecological significance. The surrounding watershed supports riparian habitats and is a critical stopover for migratory waterfowl. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the lake's unique ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
AFTON LAGOON is located at 75 Allred South, Lincoln County, Wyoming, 83110, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,911 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Bear River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Great Salt Lake.
As a U.S. facility, AFTON LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
Small communities in the U.S. often use lagoon systems providing secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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