Overview
SHOSHONI LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 649 residents in Shoshoni, Wyoming. It discharges approximately 227,130 gallons per day, with a designed capacity of 242,270 gallons per day.
SHOSHONI LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located along Wyoming Heritage Trail in Shoshoni, Fremont County, Wyoming. The plant serves a small population of 649 residents, typical of rural communities in the region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 242,270 gallons per day and currently discharges an average of 227,130 gallons per day, indicating near-capacity operation. As a lagoon system, it likely uses natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Wind River and then the Big Horn River, part of the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region of Wyoming, where water resources are limited and sensitive to pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wind River watershed, which flows into the Big Horn River and eventually the Missouri River. This semi-arid region of Wyoming relies on these water bodies for irrigation, livestock, and recreation. Protecting water quality is essential for sustaining aquatic life and local communities in this fragile ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
SHOSHONI LAGOON is located along Wyoming Heritage Trail in Shoshoni, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States.
The plant serves a population of 649 residents, typical of a small rural community in Wyoming.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Wind River, part of the Missouri River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
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