Overview
GOODING STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Gooding County, Idaho, serving approximately 3,567 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with discharge regulated by EPA NPDES permits.
GOODING STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gooding County, Idaho, serving a population of about 3,567 residents. The plant is situated in a rural inland area, far from coastal influences, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. As a US-based plant, GOODING STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
GOODING STP discharges into the Snake River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually the Pacific Ocean. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish species such as trout and salmon. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
GOODING STP is located in Gooding County, Idaho, United States, at coordinates 42.944000, -114.738000.
GOODING STP serves approximately 3,567 people in the Gooding County area.
GOODING STP discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Snake River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually the Pacific Ocean.
As a US wastewater plant, GOODING STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit to regulate its discharges and ensure compliance with water quality standards.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to remove organic matter and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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