Overview
Hebgen Lake Estates County WandS Dist is a secondary treatment plant in Gallatin County, Montana, serving 168 people. It discharges 34.07 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons.
Hebgen Lake Estates County WandS Dist is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 168 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is the minimum required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per year and currently discharges 34.07 million gallons annually, indicating it operates well below capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, which regulate effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local water body that drains into the Madison River watershed, part of the Missouri River basin. This region is known for its cold-water fisheries and recreational value, including Hebgen Lake and the Madison River, which support trout populations and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Madison River watershed, which flows into Hebgen Lake and eventually the Missouri River. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its cold-water fisheries, including native trout species. Downstream waters support recreational activities and wildlife habitats, making proper wastewater treatment critical to maintaining water quality and aquatic health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Coyote Drive in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, near Hebgen Lake in the Madison River watershed.
The plant serves a small community of 168 residents in the Hebgen Lake Estates area.
The plant uses secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Madison River watershed, ultimately reaching Hebgen Lake and the Missouri River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in Montana, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoons or package plants. The US Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment for all municipal discharges, and permits are tailored to the receiving water's sensitivity.
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