Overview
Inkom S_T Facility is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 854 people in Inkom, Idaho. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the Portneuf River basin.
The Inkom S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Inkom, Idaho, United States. Serving a population of 854, it is a small-scale facility that provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 416.39 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. Treatment processes typical for secondary plants include biological treatment and sedimentation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Portneuf River and eventually the Snake River. This water body supports aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Inkom S_T Facility discharges into the Portneuf River watershed, which flows into the Snake River and ultimately the Columbia River system. The Portneuf River supports diverse aquatic species and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation in southeastern Idaho. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain the ecological health of the river.
Frequently asked questions
The Inkom S_T Facility is located at 339 North Rapid Creek Road in Inkom, Bannock County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of 854 people in the Inkom area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Portneuf River and eventually the Snake River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is likely permitted through the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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