Overview
CROW AGENCY WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 1,970 people in Crow Agency, Montana. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting environmental health in the region.
CROW AGENCY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crow Agency, Big Horn County, Montana. The plant serves a population of about 1,970 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, CROW AGENCY WWTP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is approximately 605,660 gallons per day, with a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yellowstone River basin. The Yellowstone River is a major tributary of the Missouri River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Bighorn River and then the Yellowstone River. The Yellowstone River basin supports a variety of fish species, including trout and paddlefish, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality protection critical for both ecological health and human uses such as irrigation and drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
CROW AGENCY WWTP is located on South Arapoosh Road in Crow Agency, Big Horn County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,970 people in the Crow Agency community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Bighorn River and ultimately the Yellowstone River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants of this scale.
As a municipal plant in the United States, CROW AGENCY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to protect water quality.
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