Overview
Coalville wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 1,386 residents in Coalville, Utah. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge standards for small communities.
The Coalville wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Coalville, Summit County, Utah, along the Union Pacific Rail Trail. It serves a population of about 1,386 people, classifying it as a small community system under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet federal and state discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Weber River system. This river flows through northern Utah and into the Great Salt Lake, an ecologically sensitive terminal lake that supports migratory birds and unique aquatic life. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this important basin.
Environmental context
The Coalville plant discharges into the Weber River watershed, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. The lake is a critical habitat for millions of migratory birds and supports brine shrimp and other specialized species. Maintaining low nutrient and pollutant loads is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the lake's unique ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Coalville, Summit County, Utah, along the Union Pacific Rail Trail.
The plant serves approximately 1,386 residents, making it a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Weber River and ultimately the Great Salt Lake.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Division of Water Quality.
Small community plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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