Overview
CONRAD WWTP serves approximately 2,700 residents in Conrad, Montana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
CONRAD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Conrad, Montana, serving a population of around 2,700. The plant is situated in Pondera County, near Veterans Memorial Highway, and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a US-based plant serving a small community, CONRAD WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Montana. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits that protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The surrounding area is semi-arid with agricultural land use, making water quality management important for downstream ecosystems and community water supplies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Marias River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these streams is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
CONRAD WWTP is located in Conrad, Montana, United States, along Veterans Memorial Highway in Pondera County.
CONRAD WWTP serves approximately 2,700 residents in the Conrad area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Marias River, a tributary of the Missouri River.
As a US facility, CONRAD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit issued by the state of Montana, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet water quality standards. This often involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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