Overview
Laurel WWTP serves approximately 6,800 residents in Laurel, Montana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Yellowstone River basin, supporting local water quality.
Laurel WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Laurel, Montana, serving a population of about 6,800. The plant is situated in Yellowstone County and operates as part of the town's public infrastructure. As a US facility, Laurel WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Yellowstone River watershed, which flows northward to join the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
Laurel WWTP discharges into the Yellowstone River basin, which drains into the Missouri River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Yellowstone River is a major tributary supporting diverse fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent contributes to the overall nutrient load in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
Laurel WWTP is located at 1501 Sewer Plant Road in Laurel, Montana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,800 residents in the city of Laurel.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Yellowstone River watershed, which flows into the Missouri River.
Laurel WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA effluent standards, often involving biological processes.
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