Overview
DAYTON LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Dayton, Wyoming, serving 757 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality.
DAYTON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dayton, Wyoming, United States. The plant serves a small population of 757 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 283.91 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to handle current flows. Treated effluent from DAYTON LAGOON is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tongue River and then the Yellowstone River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture in the region.
Environmental context
DAYTON LAGOON discharges into the Tongue River watershed, which flows into the Yellowstone River and eventually the Missouri River system. The receiving waters support cold-water fisheries and provide habitat for native species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
DAYTON LAGOON is located on Dayton East Road in Dayton, Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves a population of 757 residents in the Dayton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Tongue River and eventually the Yellowstone River system.
DAYTON LAGOON provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 283.91 cubic meters per day.
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