Overview
DIXON wastewater treatment plant serves 160 people in Lake County, Montana, USA. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 60.57 units of treated effluent.
The DIXON wastewater treatment plant is located in Lake County, Montana, United States, serving a small population of 160 residents. The facility operates as part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment plant, DIXON meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 60.57 units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Columbia River Basin via the Flathead River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Flathead River system, a tributary of the Columbia River, which flows through Montana and into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including native trout and salmon, and is an important ecological corridor. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The DIXON plant is located at 1555 Meadowlark Lane, Lake County, Montana, 59910, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 160 people in the Lake County area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
The plant discharges into the Flathead River system, part of the Columbia River Basin, helping protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality.
Small plants like DIXON often use secondary treatment systems such as lagoons or package plants, regulated under EPA NPDES permits to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.
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