Overview
HEYBURN STP serves Heyburn, Idaho, treating wastewater for approximately 3,089 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for municipal discharges.
HEYBURN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Heyburn, Idaho, United States. Serving a population of about 3,089, the facility is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city or a designated operator. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its discharge likely enters a nearby waterway within the Snake River basin. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent quality meets federal and state standards to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from HEYBURN STP is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Snake River, a major tributary of the Columbia River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for irrigation, recreation, and downstream ecosystems. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
HEYBURN STP discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Snake River, which flows through southern Idaho and joins the Columbia River before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River basin supports important fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
HEYBURN STP is located at 18th Street in Heyburn, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States.
HEYBURN STP serves approximately 3,089 residents in the city of Heyburn and surrounding areas.
HEYBURN STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Snake River, part of the Columbia River basin.
HEYBURN STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to ensure compliance with secondary treatment standards.
For small communities like Heyburn, typical treatment includes secondary treatment (biological processes) followed by disinfection, as mandated by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
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