Overview
Country Haven Estates Lagoons is a secondary treatment plant serving 135 people in Rockford, Idaho. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality.
Country Haven Estates Lagoons is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockford, Bingham County, Idaho. It serves a small population of 135 residents, reflecting its role as a local infrastructure asset for the rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 75.71 volume units and a discharge volume of 75.71, the facility operates at full capacity. As a small agglomeration, it falls under state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Snake River basin and then to the Columbia River. This connection to major river systems underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Snake River basin and eventually the Columbia River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Country Haven Estates Lagoons is located in Rockford, Bingham County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 135 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Snake River basin and ultimately the Columbia River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use lagoon systems or package plants providing secondary treatment, as required by the Clean Water Act. They are permitted under state NPDES programs.
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