Overview
BANDON STP serves 3,122 people in Bandon, Oregon, discharging treated wastewater near the Pacific coast. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
BANDON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 211 Riverside Drive Northeast in Bandon, Oregon, a coastal city in Coos County. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,122 residents, placing it in the small-agglomeration category under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, BANDON STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, and treatment processes are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required for discharges to surface waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Coquille River or nearby coastal waters, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean. This coastal discharge location necessitates careful management to protect sensitive marine and estuarine habitats, including salmon runs and shellfish beds that are ecologically and economically significant to the region.
Environmental context
BANDON STP discharges into the Coquille River watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near Bandon. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead trout, and the estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds and shellfish. The coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient loading and pathogens, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
BANDON STP is located at 211 Riverside Drive Northeast in Bandon, Oregon, within Coos County along the southern Oregon coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,122 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from BANDON STP is discharged into the Coquille River or nearby coastal waters, which flow into the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, BANDON STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for surface water discharge.
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