LANDER STREET WWTP - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Boise, Idaho

LANDER STREET WWTP is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 790 N Lander Street in Boise, Ada County, Idaho. The plant operates under NAICS codes 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), indicating its dual role in managing both municipal wastewater and hazardous waste streams. As an operational facility, it serves the Boise metropolitan area and surrounding industrial sectors. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management and the Clean Water Act for wastewater discharges. Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality oversees state-level compliance. Typical treatment technologies for such facilities include physical-chemical processes, biological treatment, and stabilization to render hazardous constituents non-toxic before disposal or reuse. Located in the Treasure Valley, the plant plays a critical role in protecting the Boise River and local groundwater from contamination. Its proximity to residential areas necessitates robust odor control and traffic management. The facility's operations support local industry and public health by safely treating hazardous wastes generated by manufacturing, healthcare, and other sectors in the region.

The facility is situated in Boise, Idaho, within the Treasure Valley, an area with a growing population and industrial base. Proximity to the Boise River and shallow aquifers makes leachate management and groundwater protection critical. The plant's hazardous waste treatment operations require stringent containment to prevent soil and water contamination. Community proximity also demands effective air emission controls, particularly for volatile organic compounds and odors, as well as careful traffic management for waste transport vehicles.