Overview
Huckleberry Bay Sewage Treatmnt Sys is a secondary treatment plant serving 403 people in Bonner County, Idaho. It discharges 18.93 million gallons per year into the local watershed.
Huckleberry Bay Sewage Treatmnt Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Ridgeview Lane in Bonner County, Idaho. The plant serves a small population of 403 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for small communities in the United States. The plant has a designed capacity of 295.26 million gallons per year and currently discharges 18.93 million gallons annually. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pend Oreille River and then into the Columbia River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and wildlife in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pend Oreille River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Ridgeview Lane in Bonner County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of 403 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Pend Oreille River and ultimately the Columbia River system.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
Small US plants typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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