Overview
WINNETT LAGOONS is a secondary treatment plant serving 182 people in Winnett, Montana. It discharges 113.56 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters.
WINNETT LAGOONS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winnett, Montana, a small town in Petroleum County. The plant serves a population of 182 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale community infrastructure. It operates as a lagoon system, a common treatment approach for rural areas in the United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the minimum standard under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which regulates effluent quality and discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Missouri River watershed. This region is part of the Great Plains, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystem health. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and wildlife habitat, including migratory birds and fish species. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
WINNETT LAGOONS is located on 8th Avenue East in Winnett, Petroleum County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 182 residents in the town of Winnett and surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Missouri River basin after secondary treatment.
As a U.S. facility, WINNETT LAGOONS operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants in rural areas often use lagoon systems with secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. This provides effective removal of organic matter and solids for small communities.
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