Overview
Cokeville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 535 residents in Cokeville, Wyoming. It discharges 189.27 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Cokeville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming. Serving a small population of 535, the plant provides secondary treatment for the community's wastewater, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day, it matches the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Bear River, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. This small plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
Cokeville WWTP discharges into the Bear River watershed, which drains into the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The Bear River is an important migratory corridor for birds and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Cokeville WWTP is located on Pacific Street in Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States.
Cokeville WWTP serves a population of 535 residents in the town of Cokeville.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the Bear River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Great Salt Lake.
Cokeville WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. Permits are typically issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The EPA sets minimum national standards for such facilities.
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