Overview
Fillmore wastewater treatment plant serves 2,435 people in Fillmore, Utah, with secondary treatment. It discharges 946.35 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 1,703.43 megaliters.
The Fillmore wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Fillmore, Millard County, Utah, serving a population of 2,435. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, with secondary treatment as the standard for domestic wastewater. As a small agglomeration, it meets the national requirements for secondary treatment before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,703.43 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 946.35 megaliters, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. Treatment processes are typical for secondary treatment facilities in the region, focusing on biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Sevier River basin, ultimately reaching the Great Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the arid region's water resources, which are vital for agriculture and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The Fillmore plant discharges into the Sevier River watershed, which flows into the Great Basin, a terminal basin with no outlet to the ocean. The receiving waters support irrigated agriculture and provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream users and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Fillmore wastewater treatment plant is located at 23 East Center Street, Fillmore, Millard County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,435 people in the city of Fillmore and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Sevier River basin, which ultimately drains into the Great Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Secondary treatment is mandated for plants of this scale.
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