SEVILLE BLACKFEET IR, Sundance

Overview

SEVILLE BLACKFEET IR is a secondary treatment plant serving 155 people in Sundance, Montana. It discharges 60.57 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.

SEVILLE BLACKFEET IR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sundance, Glacier County, Montana, United States. It serves a small population of 155 people, reflecting its role as a rural community facility. The plant operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 60.57 units and a discharge volume of 60.57 units, indicating full utilization. As a small facility in Montana, it is subject to state-level NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, which enforce effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. The plant's location in a rural, inland area means its discharge affects nearby streams and groundwater, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Missouri River basin, which flows through Montana and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is part of the Great Plains ecosystem. Protecting water quality is essential for downstream communities and wildlife habitats.

Frequently asked questions

SEVILLE BLACKFEET IR is located in Sundance, Glacier County, Montana, United States.

The plant serves a population of 155 people, typical of a small rural community.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Missouri River basin.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

Small plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.