Overview
Deaver Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant serving 178 residents in Deaver, Wyoming. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Deaver Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Deaver, Big Horn County, Wyoming. Serving a small population of 178, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the US Clean Water Act. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 189.27 thousand cubic meters per year and currently treats a discharge volume of 64.35 thousand cubic meters annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local surface waters within the Big Horn Basin, which ultimately drains into the Big Horn River and then the Yellowstone River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Big Horn Basin, part of the Yellowstone River watershed. This region supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including riparian zones that provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife. The treated effluent contributes to streamflow in this semi-arid area, where water quality is vital for both ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
Deaver Lagoon is located in Deaver, Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States, near the intersection of US 310 and WY 789.
The plant serves a population of 178 residents in the Deaver area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters within the Big Horn Basin, which flows into the Big Horn River and ultimately the Yellowstone River.
Deaver Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities under the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, Deaver Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants, ensuring protection of water quality in receiving waters.
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