Overview
HUDSON LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Hudson, Wyoming. It discharges 227.13 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 567.81 thousand cubic meters.
HUDSON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hudson, Fremont County, Wyoming. Serving a population of 458, it is a small-scale facility that provides secondary treatment for the community's wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 567.81 thousand cubic meters, with an annual discharge volume of 227.13 thousand cubic meters. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The treatment process involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Wind River Basin and ultimately the Missouri River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region, supporting aquatic life and agricultural water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wind River Basin, which flows into the Bighorn River, then the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation. Protecting water quality is critical in this region due to limited water resources and sensitive downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
HUDSON LAGOON is located at 817 Market Street, Hudson, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves a population of 458 people in the Hudson area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Wind River Basin and eventually the Missouri River system.
HUDSON LAGOON provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit, typically issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
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