Lind S T Facility: Wastewater Treatment in Lind, Washington

The Lind S T Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lind, Adams County, Washington. It serves a small population of 560 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the eastern part of the state, within the Columbia River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 283,910 gallons per day, with an average daily discharge of 211,980 gallons, indicating moderate utilization. As a facility in a small agglomeration, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Columbia River, a major river system that flows to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the arid region of eastern Washington, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Columbia River, which flows through the Columbia Plateau and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for salmon and other native fish species. Protecting water quality in this arid region is essential for both ecological health and human use.