Overview
Dutton Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Teton County, Montana, serving 330 people. It discharges 128.70 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 174.13 million gallons.
Dutton Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Teton County, Montana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 330 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for small communities in rural areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 174.13 million gallons and currently discharges 128.70 million gallons of treated wastewater annually. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for most municipal facilities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from Dutton Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, which support aquatic life and agricultural uses in the area.
Environmental context
Dutton Lagoon discharges into tributaries of the Teton River, which flows into the Marias River and ultimately the Missouri River. The Missouri River system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Dutton Lagoon is located on East Frontage Road in Teton County, Montana, United States. It serves the small community of Dutton and surrounding rural areas.
Dutton Lagoon serves a population of 330 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility typical of rural Montana communities.
Dutton Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. This process removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Teton River, part of the Missouri River basin. The discharge volume is approximately 128.70 million gallons per year.
As a U.S. facility, Dutton Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. The permit is typically issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
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