Overview
Ramsay Water and Sewer District serves 100 people in Butte, Montana, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 37.85 megaliters annually into the local watershed.
Ramsay Water and Sewer District is a small municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ramsay, near Butte, Montana. Serving a population of approximately 100, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 megaliters and currently discharges 37.85 megaliters annually. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Clark Fork River, part of the Columbia River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Clark Fork River, which flows through Montana and Idaho before joining the Columbia River and eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Clark Fork River is a vital habitat for native fish species, including bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, and supports recreational fishing and water-based activities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 15 Laird Street, Ramsay, near Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County.
The plant serves approximately 100 people in the Ramsay community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal wastewater facilities.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Clark Fork River, part of the Columbia River Basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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