Overview
POPLAR WWTP serves approximately 3,000 people in Roosevelt County, Montana. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Missouri River basin.
POPLAR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Roosevelt County, Montana, serving a population of about 3,000 residents. The plant is situated near the Poplar River, a tributary of the Missouri River, and operates within the broader Missouri River drainage basin. As a small-scale facility in a rural area, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting water quality in the region. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, as defined by the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant is expected to comply with federal and state regulations for effluent quality, including limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The facility is likely permitted by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent from POPLAR WWTP discharges into the Poplar River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation, irrigation, and as a drinking water source downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain the ecological health of the Poplar River and contributes to the overall water quality of the Missouri River basin.
Environmental context
POPLAR WWTP discharges into the Poplar River, a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is part of the Great Plains region, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The receiving waters support fish species such as walleye and catfish, and are important for migratory birds. Maintaining effluent quality is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
POPLAR WWTP is located in Roosevelt County, Montana, near the town of Poplar. The facility serves the local community and is situated in the Missouri River watershed.
POPLAR WWTP serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Poplar area of Roosevelt County, Montana.
The treated effluent from POPLAR WWTP is discharged into the Poplar River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The discharge is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act through an NPDES permit.
POPLAR WWTP helps protect the Poplar River and downstream waters including the Missouri River, Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico by treating wastewater before discharge.
Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants serving around 3,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment. They operate under NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, which set limits on pollutants like BOD and TSS.
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