Baker City of WWTP - Secondary Treatment in Fallon County, Montana

Baker City of WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fallon County, Montana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 1,695 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,317.32 million gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 859.29 million gallons per day, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters within the Missouri River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are vital for agriculture and wildlife. By maintaining secondary treatment, the facility helps reduce nutrient loading and supports the ecological health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into the Missouri River Basin, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The semi-arid climate of eastern Montana means that water quality is critical for both human use and ecosystem health, making effective wastewater treatment essential for sustaining local biodiversity and agricultural activities.