Overview
Marbleton Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Marbleton, Wyoming. It processes approximately 757 cubic meters of wastewater daily with a designed capacity of 1,136 cubic meters.
Marbleton Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marbleton, Sublette County, Wyoming. The plant serves a population of about 1,094 residents and is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 757.08 cubic meters, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Green River Basin. This region is part of the Colorado River system, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this sensitive arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Green River Basin, a tributary of the Colorado River. This watershed supports critical habitats for native fish species and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The arid climate of Wyoming makes water quality management particularly important for sustaining local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Marbleton Lagoon is located at 916 East 5th Street, Marbleton, Sublette County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,094 residents of Marbleton, Wyoming.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Green River Basin, part of the Colorado River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, Marbleton Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment and requires permits from the EPA or state authority to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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