Overview
Burlington Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Burlington, Wyoming. It has a designed capacity of 132.49 m³/day and discharges 94.64 m³/day.
Burlington Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Burlington, Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The plant serves a small population of 288 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for small communities in rural areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 132.49 m³/day and currently discharges 94.64 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Burlington Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bighorn River basin. The Bighorn River flows into the Yellowstone River and then the Missouri River, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use downstream.
Environmental context
Burlington Lagoon discharges into the Bighorn River basin, a tributary of the Yellowstone River system. The Bighorn River supports a variety of fish species, including trout, and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Burlington Lagoon is located on Elm Avenue in Burlington, Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States.
Burlington Lagoon serves a population of 288 residents.
Burlington Lagoon discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Bighorn River basin.
Burlington Lagoon operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant is likely permitted through the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or package plants. The Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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