Riverton WWTP: Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 2612 East Monroe Avenue in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming. The plant serves an estimated population of 11,150 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as defined by the EPA. These standards regulate biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and pH levels to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are part of its operational framework, with compliance ensured through state-issued NPDES permits. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Wind River and then the Bighorn River system, part of the larger Missouri River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in these downstream environments.

Riverton WWTP discharges into the Wind River watershed, which flows into the Bighorn River and eventually the Missouri River system. The receiving waters support a variety of fish species and are used for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and local water resources.