Overview
Fruitland City of Payette River wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 1,964 residents in Fruitland, Idaho. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, discharging treated effluent to the Payette River.
The Fruitland City of Payette River wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Fruitland, Payette County, Idaho. Serving a population of around 1,964, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Payette River, a tributary of the Snake River, which flows into the Columbia River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Payette River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to the Payette River, which flows into the Snake River, then the Columbia River, and finally the Pacific Ocean. The Payette River supports a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and provides habitat for wildlife. The watershed is also used for agricultural irrigation, so maintaining water quality is critical for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fruitland, Payette County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,964 residents in the Fruitland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Payette River, which flows into the Snake River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge into surface waters.
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