Idaho City Rapid Infiltration Bsn Wastewater Treatment Plant, Idaho City, Idaho

Idaho City Rapid Infiltration Bsn is a wastewater treatment plant located in Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho, United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,485 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,119.82 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 537.53 cubic meters per day, indicating significant available capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants to protect water quality. The plant is likely permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent from the plant enters the local watershed, which drains into the Boise River system and ultimately reaches the Snake River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and recreation in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of these downstream water bodies.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Boise River, a tributary of the Snake River. The Snake River eventually joins the Columbia River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean. The Boise River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and provides critical habitat for wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting these downstream ecosystems.