Overview
Bovill S_T Facility is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Latah County, Idaho, serving a small population of 200. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting regional water quality.
The Bovill S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Latah County, Idaho, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 200 residents, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment facility in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 246.05 volume units and an actual discharge volume of 60.57, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of incoming wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Palouse River watershed, ultimately contributing to the Snake River and Columbia River systems. This discharge supports the ecological health of local water bodies and downstream environments, including critical habitats for aquatic species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Palouse River, which flows into the Snake River and then the Columbia River, the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead, and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Bovill S_T Facility is located in Latah County, Idaho, United States, near the town of Bovill. It serves a small rural community in the northern part of the state.
The plant serves approximately 200 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility typical of rural communities in Idaho.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Palouse River watershed. The water eventually flows into the Snake River and then the Columbia River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are typically issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
For small communities like Bovill, secondary treatment is standard. This level removes most organic matter and suspended solids, protecting local water quality and meeting state and federal requirements.
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