Overview
Freeland WWS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant projected to serve 1,427 people in Island County, Washington. It discharges 681.37 megaliters annually and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Freeland WWS is a projected wastewater treatment facility located on Bush Point Road in Island County, Washington, United States. Designed to serve a population of 1,427, the plant will provide advanced treatment for the local community, reflecting the region's commitment to high water quality standards. The plant will employ advanced treatment processes, meeting or exceeding the requirements of the US Clean Water Act and state-level regulations administered by the Washington Department of Ecology. With a designed capacity of 681.37 megaliters per year, the facility is sized to handle the current and near-future wastewater needs of the Freeland area. Treated effluent from the plant will discharge into the waters of Puget Sound, a major estuary and part of the Salish Sea ecosystem. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including salmon, orcas, and shellfish, making advanced treatment essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Puget Sound, a large estuary connected to the Salish Sea and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. This coastal watershed supports critical marine habitats, including eelgrass beds and shellfish areas, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. Advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on this ecologically productive region.
Frequently asked questions
Freeland WWS is located at 1298 Bush Point Road in Island County, Washington, United States, near the community of Freeland on Whidbey Island.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 1,427 people in the Freeland area of Island County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Puget Sound, a coastal marine environment. Advanced treatment ensures the effluent meets strict water quality standards before release.
As a US facility, Freeland WWS operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Washington Department of Ecology. The advanced treatment level aligns with requirements for sensitive coastal waters.
Small to medium plants in Washington often use advanced treatment, especially near coastal areas, to protect Puget Sound. This may include biological treatment with nutrient removal.
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