Overview
BURNS LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Burns, Wyoming. It discharges 113.56 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters.
BURNS LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on West Airport Road in Burns, Wyoming, United States. The facility serves a population of 301 residents in this rural community within Laramie County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the South Platte River basin. This river system supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for diverse aquatic species in the semi-arid High Plains region of southeastern Wyoming.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the South Platte River watershed, a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in the High Plains. The river flows through Colorado and Nebraska before joining the Platte River, supporting migratory birds and fish species. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
BURNS LAGOON is located on West Airport Road in Burns, Laramie County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves a population of 301 residents in the town of Burns and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the South Platte River basin.
BURNS LAGOON provides secondary treatment, the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, BURNS LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
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