Overview
ANTELOPE wastewater treatment plant serves Antelope, Montana, USA. It provides secondary treatment for a small population of 115, discharging 37.85 units of treated effluent.
ANTELOPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Antelope, Sheridan County, Montana, along the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. It serves a small community of 115 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 56.78 units, with a current discharge volume of 37.85 units, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation in the Northern Plains.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Antelope, Sheridan County, Montana, USA, along the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.
The plant serves a small community of 115 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Small US plants often use secondary treatment, such as lagoons or package plants, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for small communities.
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