Klamath County School District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Henley, Oregon

The Klamath County School District wastewater treatment plant is located in Henley, Oregon, within Klamath County. It serves a population of approximately 1,595 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for most municipal wastewater facilities. Its designed capacity is 121.13 million gallons per year, matching the reported discharge volume. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Klamath River basin, which flows through southern Oregon and northern California before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Klamath River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout species, and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.

The plant discharges into the Klamath River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Klamath River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, and is ecologically significant for its role in regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce pollutant loads to protect downstream habitats.