Overview
FROID LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Froid, Montana, with a population of 230. It discharges 128.70 units of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 151.42 units.
FROID LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Froid, Montana, United States. It serves a small population of 230 residents in this rural community along the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway in Roosevelt County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 units and a current discharge volume of 128.70 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This region is part of the Great Plains ecosystem, where water quality management is critical for sustaining agricultural and natural habitats downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in northeastern Montana. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
FROID LAGOON is located in Froid, Roosevelt County, Montana, United States, along the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.
The plant serves a population of 230 residents in the small town of Froid.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Missouri River basin.
FROID LAGOON provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. plant, FROID LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the state of Montana or the EPA to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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