Overview
Whitefish WWTP serves approximately 7,100 residents in Flathead County, Montana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality and environmental health.
Whitefish WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Flathead County, Montana, serving a population of about 7,100. The plant is situated near the city of Whitefish and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community in the Rocky Mountain region. As a facility in the United States, Whitefish WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, and the permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Whitefish WWTP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Whitefish River, which eventually drains into the Flathead River system. This watershed is part of the larger Columbia River Basin, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreation and ecology.
Environmental context
The Whitefish WWTP discharges into the Whitefish River, a tributary of the Flathead River, which flows into Flathead Lake and then the Clark Fork River, part of the Columbia River Basin. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and is ecologically sensitive due to its cold-water habitats and recreational importance. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this region.
Frequently asked questions
Whitefish WWTP is located in Flathead County, Montana, near the city of Whitefish, at Bonita Circle, 59937.
Whitefish WWTP serves approximately 7,117 residents in the Flathead County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Whitefish River, part of the Flathead River system, which ultimately drains into the Columbia River Basin.
As a U.S. facility, Whitefish WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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