Overview
Teton Village WWTP serves approximately 5,000 people in Teton Village, Wyoming. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge into the Snake River watershed.
Teton Village WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Teton Village, Teton County, Wyoming. It serves a population of about 5,000 residents and visitors in this mountain resort community near Grand Teton National Park. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure supporting tourism and local development. As a US facility, Teton Village WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving approximately 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive mountain streams. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Snake River watershed, which flows through Jackson Hole and into Palisades Reservoir before joining the Columbia River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including native cutthroat trout, and are part of a critical migratory corridor for wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Environmental context
Teton Village WWTP discharges into the Snake River watershed, which flows south through Jackson Hole and into Palisades Reservoir, a key habitat for native Yellowstone cutthroat trout and other cold-water species. The river eventually joins the Columbia River, draining to the Pacific Ocean. The area's high-altitude, semi-arid climate and seasonal tourism create variable flows, making consistent treatment essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Teton Village WWTP is located in Teton Village, Teton County, Wyoming, United States, near the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people, including residents and seasonal visitors to the Teton Village resort community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Snake River watershed, which flows through Jackson Hole and eventually reaches the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, Teton Village WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive water bodies.
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