The city of Big Sky, Mont., is considering utilizing treated wastewater to make snow in order to solve several problems facing the city. Doing so could potentially account for decreased snowfall, decrease wastewater discharges and prevent a potential water crisis.
Though the town upgraded its wastewater treatment facility 15 years ago with a $15 million upgrade, the addition is already proving insufficient as the town struggles with how to utilize the wastewater and where to put it without discharging into the Gallatin River, a significant natural draw for residents and tourists alike. The snow creation solution may help to remedy that problem.
Date: February 7, 2018
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Coordinator: EnvGuide Team
Source: https://www.wwdmag.com/water-recycling-reuse/montana-ski-town-may-utilize-treated-wastewater-make-snow