Overview
Albion S_T Facility is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 620 people in Albion, Washington. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality in the Palouse River basin.
The Albion S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Albion, Washington, a small community in Whitman County. The plant serves a population of approximately 620 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for the local area. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 454.25 volume units, matching its discharge volume, indicating consistent operation within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Palouse River, a tributary of the Snake River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The Albion S_T Facility discharges into the Palouse River basin, which flows into the Snake River and eventually the Columbia River, a major Pacific Northwest waterway. The watershed supports agricultural irrigation, fish habitats, and recreational uses. The plant's secondary treatment reduces pollutants, helping maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Albion S_T Facility is located at 311 North G Street in Albion, Whitman County, Washington, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 620 residents in the Albion area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the United States, the Albion S_T Facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typical, often using technologies like activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet Clean Water Act requirements.
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