Overview
Fruitland City of Snake River wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,720 people in Payette County, Idaho. The facility discharges into the Snake River basin, supporting local water quality.
The Fruitland City of Snake River wastewater treatment plant is located in Payette County, Idaho, serving a small community of around 2,720 residents. As part of the municipal infrastructure, it manages wastewater from the Fruitland area and surrounding unincorporated parts of the county. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Snake River, a major tributary of the Columbia River system. The Snake River flows through southern Idaho before joining the Columbia in Washington, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Snake River, which flows through the arid high desert of southern Idaho. The Snake River is a critical water source for irrigation, recreation, and habitat for species such as salmon and steelhead. Downstream, the river joins the Columbia River, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on North Nevada Avenue in Payette County, Idaho, United States, serving the Fruitland area.
The plant serves approximately 2,720 people, making it a small municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges into the Snake River, which flows through Idaho and joins the Columbia River en route to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in Idaho commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, with disinfection before discharge, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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