Overview
Jackson wastewater treatment plant in Montana, USA, serves a small population of 43 with secondary treatment. It discharges 15.14 megaliters per year and has a designed capacity of 18.93 megaliters.
The Jackson wastewater treatment plant is located in the small town of Jackson, Montana, in the United States. It serves a population of approximately 43 residents, making it a very small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the region. The plant is situated in Beaverhead County, within the Rocky Mountain foothills. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 18.93 megaliters, and it currently discharges 15.14 megaliters annually, indicating it operates below capacity. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a small stream or creek that feeds into the Beaverhead River, a tributary of the Jefferson River, which joins the Missouri River system. This watershed ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge supports local aquatic life and maintains water quality in this sparsely populated, high-altitude region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Beaverhead River watershed, which flows into the Jefferson River, then the Missouri River, and eventually the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fisheries and riparian habitats. The small population and low discharge volume minimize environmental impact, but secondary treatment ensures compliance with Clean Water Act standards to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Jackson wastewater treatment plant is located on Lloyd Street in Jackson, Beaverhead County, Montana, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 43 residents, typical of a rural community in southwestern Montana.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants like Jackson often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for effluent quality.
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