Overview
Polson WWTP serves approximately 4,593 residents in Polson, Montana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Polson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Polson, Lake County, Montana. It serves a population of about 4,593 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Polson WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Flathead River basin, which flows into Flathead Lake, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the western US. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for recreation and regional ecology.
Environmental context
Polson WWTP discharges into the Flathead River system, which flows into Flathead Lake, a large natural lake in northwestern Montana. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting native fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The watershed ultimately drains to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
Polson WWTP is located in Polson, Lake County, Montana, United States, near Kerr Dam Road and the Travis Dolphin Dog Park.
Polson WWTP serves approximately 4,593 residents in the Polson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Flathead River system, which flows into Flathead Lake.
As a US facility, Polson WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements administered by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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