Kendrick S_T Facility - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kendrick, Idaho

Kendrick S_T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Highway 3 in Kendrick, Latah County, Idaho. It serves a small population of 303 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is part of the wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 681.37 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is released into a local water body that drains into the Potlatch River, a tributary of the Clearwater River, which eventually flows into the Snake River and then the Columbia River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically important river system.

The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Potlatch River, part of the Clearwater-Snake-Columbia river system. This watershed supports salmon and steelhead runs, making water quality critical for fish habitat and downstream communities. The region's mountainous terrain and agricultural land use influence runoff patterns and the ecological health of receiving waters.