Overview
Blackfoot Harbor Subdivision wastewater treatment plant serves 66 people in Caribou County, Idaho. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 34.07 million gallons per year.
Blackfoot Harbor Subdivision wastewater treatment plant is located in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. It serves a small population of 66 residents, reflecting its role as a localized facility for a rural subdivision. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. While the designed capacity is 56.78 million gallons, the actual discharge volume is 34.07 million gallons, indicating operational headroom. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Snake River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use downstream, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Snake River Basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River that flows to the Pacific Ocean. The local watershed supports cold-water fisheries and irrigated agriculture. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Harbor Road in Caribou County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a small community of 66 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it 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 very small populations, package plants or septic systems are common, but secondary treatment is the minimum standard for any municipal discharge.
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