Overview
Amsterdam Churchill County Water and Sewer District serves 927 people in Amsterdam, Montana, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Gallatin River watershed.
The Amsterdam Churchill County Water and Sewer District is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Amsterdam, Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It serves a small population of 927 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 340.69 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Gallatin River, a tributary of the Missouri River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation in southwestern Montana. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Gallatin River, which flows north to join the Missouri River near Three Forks, Montana. The Gallatin River is a blue-ribbon trout stream, supporting a healthy fishery and providing critical habitat for native species. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this important recreational and ecological corridor.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Amsterdam Road in Amsterdam, Gallatin County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 927 residents in the Amsterdam area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day, with an average discharge volume of 340.69 thousand gallons per day.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring effluent limits protect water quality.
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