High-strength wastewater
Bozeman, USA
Key Facts
- Technology: VF wetland with recycle and partial saturation
- Challenge addressed: Cold-climate wastewater treatment for a ski resort in the mountains
- Main innovation: Seasonal operation, recirculation for increased nutrient removal from high-strength wastewater
Environmental &
Socio-economic impacts
Water demand within the city is predicted to exceed supply by 2040 and thus innovative solutions for reuse are necessary. The Montana State University Bozeman (MSU) is at the forefront of NBSWT technology transfer, adaptation, and implementation in cold-climate regions in the United States, and the City Bozeman profits directly from the knowledge transfer.