Overview
Cle Elum S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Cle Elum, Washington, USA. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,168 under the US Clean Water Act.
The Cle Elum S_T Facility is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It serves a population of about 4,168 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a plant serving a community of this size, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Yakima River, which flows through central Washington and eventually joins the Columbia River. The Columbia River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs, and the plant's discharge must comply with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The Cle Elum S_T Facility discharges into a tributary of the Yakima River, which flows into the Columbia River, the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia River basin supports critical habitats for salmon, steelhead, and other native fish species. The plant's effluent must meet stringent water quality standards to protect these ecologically sensitive waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The Cle Elum S_T Facility is located in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local community.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,168 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium sized wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Yakima River, which flows into the Columbia River. The discharge is regulated under the US Clean Water Act to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires municipal wastewater treatment plants to obtain NPDES permits. These permits set effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies.
For a plant of this size in Washington, secondary treatment is standard, typically using biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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