Overview
ANACONDA Deer Lodge County wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,792 residents in Deer Lodge County, Montana. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Montana state regulations for municipal wastewater.
The ANACONDA Deer Lodge County wastewater treatment plant is located in Deer Lodge County, Montana, serving a population of about 5,792. As a small municipal facility in the western United States, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the Deer Lodge area. However, as a facility serving fewer than 10,000 people in the U.S., it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and Montana Department of Environmental Quality oversight. Such plants typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet Clean Water Act standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Clark Fork River basin. The Clark Fork River flows through western Montana and joins the Pend Oreille River, which eventually reaches the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Clark Fork River watershed, which flows through Montana and Idaho before joining the Pend Oreille River system. This basin supports cold-water fisheries, including trout species, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream waters eventually reach the Columbia River estuary and the Pacific Ocean, making local treatment important for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Deer Lodge County, Montana, United States, serving the local community of approximately 5,792 residents.
The plant serves a population of about 5,792 people in Deer Lodge County, Montana.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Clark Fork River basin, eventually reaching the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. municipal facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, typically requiring secondary treatment.
Plants of this size in Montana commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, meeting state and federal effluent standards.
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