DODSON TOWN OF WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Phillips County, Montana

DODSON TOWN OF WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Phillips County, Montana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 142 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 117.35 volume units and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Missouri River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from entering the watershed, thereby protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting regional water quality goals.

The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local environment includes prairie streams and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Protecting these water bodies from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.