Overview
Eureka wastewater treatment plant serves Tintic Junction, Utah, with secondary treatment for a population of 669. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting the region's environmental health.
The Eureka wastewater treatment plant is located in Tintic Junction, Juab County, Utah, serving a small population of 669 residents. As a secondary treatment facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater in this rural area of the western United States. Operating under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that regulate effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 757.08 and an average daily discharge of 340.69, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Basin, an endorheic basin with no outlet to the ocean. This makes water quality management particularly important for preserving the fragile desert ecosystems and groundwater resources in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Basin watershed, a closed basin where water flows into terminal lakes or evaporates. This sensitive environment supports unique aquatic habitats and migratory bird populations. Protecting water quality is critical to maintaining the ecological balance of this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The Eureka wastewater treatment plant is located on a spur of State Route 36 in Tintic Junction, Juab County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 669 residents in the Tintic Junction area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by disinfection before discharge.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
The plant discharges into the Great Basin watershed, a closed basin where water quality directly impacts local ecosystems, including terminal lakes and groundwater.
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