Overview
Jordan WWTP in Garfield County, Montana, serves 443 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 189.27 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
Jordan WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garfield County, Montana, serving a small population of 443 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 3028.32 m³/day and currently discharges 189.27 m³/day of treated effluent. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving waters. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body, ultimately draining into the Missouri River basin. This region is part of the Great Plains, where water resources are critical for agriculture and wildlife. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Missouri River system, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The surrounding area is semi-arid, with water resources supporting livestock, irrigation, and native species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats, including the Missouri River's diverse fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
Jordan WWTP is located in Garfield County, Montana, United States, serving the local community of Jordan.
The plant serves a population of 443 people, typical of a small rural community in Montana.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a rate of 189.27 m³/day into a local water body that drains into the Missouri River basin.
Jordan WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, Jordan WWTP operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal effluent guidelines.
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