Overview
Ferdinand S_T Facility is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 159 people in Idaho County, Idaho, USA. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater daily.
The Ferdinand S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It serves a small population of 159 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or remote community. The plant is situated near Meadow Creek Road, within the inland region of Idaho. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 83.28 units, with a current discharge volume of 75.71 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. This level of treatment is typical for small communities in the United States, where secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a creek or river that drains into the larger watershed of the region. The surrounding environment includes forested and agricultural areas, and the plant's operations help protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems. Its location inland, away from the coast, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout species, and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The Ferdinand S_T Facility is located on Meadow Creek Road in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It serves a small rural community in the inland region of the state.
The plant serves a population of 159 people, typical for a small community wastewater treatment system in rural Idaho.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. By treating wastewater, it helps protect water quality in these rivers and downstream ecosystems.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
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