Overview
HENEFER wastewater treatment plant in Summit County, Utah, serves 766 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day.
The HENEFER wastewater treatment plant is located in Summit County, Utah, United States, serving a small population of 766 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Great Salt Lake watershed. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the sensitive arid environment of Utah.
Environmental context
The HENEFER plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Great Salt Lake watershed. The Great Salt Lake is a terminal saline lake and a critical habitat for millions of migratory birds. Downstream waters support aquatic ecosystems adapted to variable salinity and flow conditions. Protecting water quality in this arid region is essential for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The HENEFER plant is located on SR 86 in Summit County, Utah, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 766 people, typical of a small community wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Great Salt Lake watershed, following secondary treatment processes.
As a US facility, the HENEFER plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Utah.
Small plants like HENEFER typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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