BORING STP - Boring, Oregon Wastewater Treatment Plant

BORING STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boring, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The facility serves a small population of 200 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US. Its designed capacity is 68.14 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 45.43 million gallons per year, indicating operational headroom. The plant is not within 10 km of the coast, classifying it as an inland facility. Treated effluent from BORING STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Columbia River basin and the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region's streams and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.

BORING STP discharges into tributaries of the Clackamas River, which flows into the Willamette River and then the Columbia River before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Clackamas River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead, and is an important water source for the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to protect these downstream waters.