Overview
American Falls S_T Facil is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 4,457 people in American Falls, Idaho. The plant discharges into the Snake River watershed, supporting downstream water quality in the Columbia River basin.
American Falls S_T Facil is a wastewater treatment plant located at 599 North Oregon Trail in American Falls, Power County, Idaho. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,457 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Snake River watershed, which flows into the Columbia River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River in this region supports diverse aquatic life, including several fish species, and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in southeastern Idaho.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Snake River, a major tributary of the Columbia River that drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River in the American Falls area is part of a larger watershed that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including populations of trout and other native fish. Downstream, the river flows through agricultural and semi-arid landscapes, where water quality is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 599 North Oregon Trail in American Falls, Power County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,457 residents in the American Falls area.
The plant discharges into the Snake River watershed, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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