Overview
ENCAMPMENT LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Carbon County, Wyoming, serving approximately 450 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways.
ENCAMPMENT LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. The plant serves a small population of around 450 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a lagoon-based system, it provides secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. For small communities like this, lagoon systems are common due to their cost-effectiveness and lower operational demands. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 volume units and a discharge volume of 340.69, indicating it operates below capacity. The treated effluent from ENCAMPMENT LAGOON is discharged into nearby surface waters, which ultimately drain into the North Platte River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
ENCAMPMENT LAGOON discharges into local streams that flow into the North Platte River, a major tributary of the Platte River system. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect the ecological integrity of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ENCAMPMENT LAGOON is located on French Creek Road in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves approximately 450 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the North Platte River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater and requires permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Small communities often use lagoon systems like ENCAMPMENT LAGOON, which provide secondary treatment through natural biological processes. These systems are cost-effective and require less energy than mechanical plants.
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