Hawks Prairie Recl Water Satellite Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lacey, Washington

Hawks Prairie Recl Water Satellite is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lacey, Washington, United States. It serves a population of approximately 18,779 residents in the Thurston County area. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-scale facility. Plants of this size in Washington typically employ biological treatment processes to meet state and federal discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Puget Sound basin, as the facility is within 50 km of the coast. The receiving waters ultimately drain to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life including salmon and other marine species. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.

The plant is located in the Puget Sound watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This region supports critical habitats for salmon, orcas, and other marine species. The facility's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the sound, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a migratory corridor and nursery for fish and wildlife.