Overview
Coeur d'Alene S_T Plant serves approximately 49,306 people in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to the Spokane River system.
The Coeur d'Alene S_T Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving a population of about 49,306. Situated in Kootenai County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a U.S. facility of this scale, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. For populations around 50,000, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal standards to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Spokane River, which flows westward into Washington and eventually joins the Columbia River, a major Pacific Northwest waterway. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Spokane River, which flows through Idaho and Washington before joining the Columbia River. The Spokane River is a key tributary of the Columbia, supporting salmon and trout populations. The watershed faces challenges from urban runoff and legacy mining contamination, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West Hubbard Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves approximately 49,306 people in the Coeur d'Alene area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Spokane River, which flows into the Columbia River system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, typically requiring secondary treatment.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, with possible nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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