Overview
BAINVILLE LAGOONS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 153 residents in Bainville, Montana. It discharges 75.71 units of treated effluent daily.
BAINVILLE LAGOONS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bainville, a small town in Roosevelt County, Montana. The plant serves a population of 153 and operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment, which is typical for small communities in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, BAINVILLE LAGOONS meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 75.71 units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent from BAINVILLE LAGOONS is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural uses in the region.
Environmental context
BAINVILLE LAGOONS discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Missouri River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in the Great Plains region.
Frequently asked questions
BAINVILLE LAGOONS is located at 305 5th Avenue in Bainville, Roosevelt County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 153 residents in the Bainville area.
The plant provides secondary treatment using lagoon systems, which are common for small communities in Montana.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Missouri River basin.
As a municipal plant, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to surface waters.
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