Overview
LYNDEN STP serves Lynden, Washington, treating wastewater from approximately 12,060 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations with NPDES permitting.
LYNDEN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lynden, Washington, United States. It serves a population of about 12,060 people in Whatcom County, near the Canadian border. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment and operate under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Treated effluent from the plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Nooksack River, which drains into Bellingham Bay and the Salish Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Nooksack River, which flows into Bellingham Bay, part of the Salish Sea. This watershed supports critical salmon habitat and is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development. Protecting water quality is essential for downstream ecosystems and shellfish harvesting areas.
Frequently asked questions
LYNDEN STP is located in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, United States, near the Canadian border.
The plant serves approximately 12,060 people in the Lynden area.
Treated effluent from LYNDEN STP is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Nooksack River, which drains into Bellingham Bay and the Salish Sea.
LYNDEN STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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