STARR SCHOOL BLACKFEET IR Wastewater Treatment Plant, Starr School, Montana

STARR SCHOOL BLACKFEET IR is a wastewater treatment facility located in Starr School, Montana, within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The plant serves a small population of 129 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 75.71 units and a current discharge volume of 49.21 units, the plant has capacity to accommodate modest growth in the service area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This region is part of the Northern Great Plains, where water quality is critical for supporting aquatic life and agricultural uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the Missouri River watershed, which flows through Montana and into the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic species and are important for irrigation and recreation in the region. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid environment is essential for maintaining ecosystem health and community water supplies.