Overview
Hagerman Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 872 residents in Hagerman, Idaho. The facility discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the region's environmental health.
Hagerman Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hagerman, Idaho, United States. It serves a small population of 872 residents, reflecting the scale of a rural community. The plant is situated in Gooding County, within the Snake River Plain region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 567.81 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from Hagerman Lagoon is released into the local environment, likely contributing to the Snake River watershed. The Snake River flows through southern Idaho and eventually joins the Columbia River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River system. The Snake River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout species, and provides irrigation water for agriculture. The downstream environment includes the Columbia River estuary, an ecologically sensitive area that relies on clean water from upstream sources. Proper treatment at Hagerman Lagoon helps maintain water quality in this interconnected watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Hagerman Lagoon is located in Hagerman, Idaho, United States, in Gooding County. The facility serves the local community of approximately 872 residents.
Hagerman Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The treated wastewater from Hagerman Lagoon is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Snake River basin. The Snake River flows into the Columbia River, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Hagerman Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For small communities like Hagerman, secondary treatment is typical and often provided by lagoon systems or package plants. The US Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment for all municipal plants, with additional requirements if discharging to sensitive waters.
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