Overview
Fish Haven Area Rec WW System is a secondary treatment plant in Bloomington, Idaho, serving about 1,921 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the Bear River watershed, which flows to the Great Salt Lake.
The Fish Haven Area Rec WW System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South Main Street in Bloomington, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Serving a population of approximately 1,921, the plant provides secondary treatment for the local community. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA. The plant's designed capacity is 605.66 thousand gallons per day, with an average daily discharge of 287.69 thousand gallons per day. Treated effluent is released into the Bear River watershed, which drains into Bear Lake and ultimately the Great Salt Lake. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in a region known for its agricultural and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bear River basin, which feeds Bear Lake, a natural freshwater lake straddling the Idaho-Utah border. The Bear River flows from the Uinta Mountains to the Great Salt Lake, an endorheic basin critical for migratory birds and brine shrimp. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and reliance on snowmelt.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on South Main Street in Bloomington, Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,921 people in the Bloomington area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bear River watershed, which flows into Bear Lake and eventually the Great Salt Lake.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater in the United States.
As a US facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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