Overview
KAYCEE LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 263 people in Kaycee, Wyoming. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Powder River Basin ecosystem.
KAYCEE LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kaycee, Wyoming, a small town in Johnson County. The plant serves a population of 263 residents and operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 155.20 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for removing biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. For small communities like Kaycee, lagoon systems are a common and cost-effective treatment approach. The treated wastewater from KAYCEE LAGOON ultimately drains into the Powder River Basin, which flows northward into Montana and joins the Yellowstone River. This basin supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and wildlife in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
KAYCEE LAGOON discharges into the Powder River Basin, a tributary of the Yellowstone River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is characterized by semi-arid conditions and supports diverse wildlife including pronghorn, mule deer, and various bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is important for both agricultural irrigation and natural habitats.
Frequently asked questions
KAYCEE LAGOON is located in Kaycee, Wyoming, United States, near the Kaycee Rodeo Arena and Harold Jarrard Park in Johnson County.
KAYCEE LAGOON serves a population of 263 residents in the town of Kaycee, Wyoming.
KAYCEE LAGOON discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Powder River Basin and eventually the Yellowstone River.
KAYCEE LAGOON provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, KAYCEE LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants and requires permits (NPDES) to control pollutant discharges into surface waters.
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