Overview
Sheridan WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 685 people in Sheridan, Montana. It discharges 416.40 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 931.21 units.
Sheridan WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sheridan, Montana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 685 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in Madison County. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 931.21 units and currently discharges 416.40 units of treated effluent daily, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated wastewater from Sheridan WWTP is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Sheridan WWTP enters a local stream that flows into the Ruby River, a tributary of the Beaverhead River, which joins the Jefferson River to form the Missouri River. The Missouri River is a major waterway that supports diverse fish species, including trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Sheridan WWTP is located on Water Street in Sheridan, Montana, United States. It serves the town of Sheridan and surrounding areas in Madison County.
Sheridan WWTP serves a population of 685 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Ruby River, part of the Missouri River watershed. The discharge volume is 416.40 units per day.
Sheridan WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.
As a US facility, Sheridan WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Montana. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
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