Overview
Glendive WWT Facility serves Dawson County, Montana, treating wastewater for approximately 4,729 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by EPA NPDES permits.
The Glendive WWT Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 4,729 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the region. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant discharges into the Yellowstone River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yellowstone River watershed, which drains into the Missouri River and then the Mississippi River system. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as pallid sturgeon and paddlefish. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the basin, which is used for irrigation, recreation, and municipal water supply downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Glendive WWT Facility is located on Road 303 in Dawson County, Montana, United States.
The facility serves approximately 4,729 residents in the Dawson County area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Yellowstone River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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