Chelan City of POTW, Chelan Falls

Overview

Chelan City of POTW serves 3,627 people in Chelan Falls, Washington. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.

Chelan City of POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chelan Falls, Washington, serving a population of approximately 3,627. The plant is situated in Chelan County, near the Columbia River, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Columbia River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Columbia River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs, and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Columbia River watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Columbia River is a major ecological corridor supporting salmon, steelhead, and other native fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is vital for maintaining healthy aquatic habitats and supporting regional biodiversity.

Frequently asked questions

Chelan City of POTW is located at 20 Chelan Falls Road, Chelan Falls, Washington, in Chelan County.

The plant serves a population of 3,627 people in the Chelan Falls area.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Columbia River watershed, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit, typically issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.