Overview
Harrington S T FAC is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Harrington, Washington, serving 420 people. It discharges 253.62 million gallons annually and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
Harrington S T FAC is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harrington, Lincoln County, Washington. The plant serves a small population of 420 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated at 598 West Sherlock Street and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 586.74 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 253.62 million gallons, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a small agglomeration, it meets the regulatory expectations for secondary treatment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Columbia River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and safeguards the watershed for communities and wildlife.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Columbia River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead, and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining regional biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
Harrington S T FAC is located at 598 West Sherlock Street in Harrington, Lincoln County, Washington, United States.
The plant serves a population of 420 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Columbia River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.
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