Overview
Carey Wastewater Facility is a secondary treatment plant serving 604 residents in Carey, Idaho. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Carey Wastewater Facility is a municipal treatment plant located in Carey, Blaine County, Idaho. It serves a small population of 604 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural community in the western United States. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 132.49 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. This discharge supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use in the arid region of southern Idaho.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Big Wood River watershed, which flows into the Snake River and eventually the Columbia River. This arid region relies on these waterways for irrigation and habitat. The treated effluent helps maintain base flows during dry periods, supporting fish populations and riparian vegetation in the high desert ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Griffin Loop in Carey, Blaine County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of 604 residents in the Carey area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Big Wood River, part of the Snake River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the U.S., it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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