Overview
W GLENDIVE STP serves approximately 2,016 people in Glendive, Montana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater to the Yellowstone River watershed.
W GLENDIVE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Glendive, Dawson County, Montana. The facility serves a population of about 2,016 residents, typical of a small community in the Great Plains region. The plant is situated near the Yellowstone River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into the Yellowstone River, which flows north and east to join the Missouri River near the North Dakota border. The Yellowstone River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Downstream, the Missouri River feeds into the Mississippi River system, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to the Yellowstone River, a major tributary of the Missouri River. The Yellowstone River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including native fish species such as pallid sturgeon and paddlefish. The river's flow regime and water quality are critical for downstream habitats, including the Missouri River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact algal growth and oxygen levels in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
W GLENDIVE STP is located on Park Avenue in Glendive, Dawson County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,016 people, typical of a small community in rural Montana.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Yellowstone River, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, typically requiring secondary treatment.
For small US plants serving around 2,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or activated sludge processes, with disinfection as needed.
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