Treasure State Acres Sewer Dist - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Treasure State Acres Sewer Dist is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, serving a population of approximately 1,030 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for domestic wastewater to protect water quality. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 605.66 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that ultimately flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and maintaining water quality in the region's semi-arid landscape.

The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation in Montana. Downstream, the Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects sensitive aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.