MACKS INN IS PK VILLAGE POTW - Fremont County, Idaho Wastewater Treatment Plant

MACKS INN IS PK VILLAGE POTW is a publicly owned treatment works located in Fremont County, Idaho, serving a small community of about 3,182 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities of this scale. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 million gallons per year and currently discharges an average annual volume of 340.69 million gallons. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant 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 local waterways that ultimately drain into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. The Snake River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation, recreation, and hydropower in the region. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the watershed.

The plant discharges into the Snake River basin, which flows through southern Idaho and into the Columbia River before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and is a critical migratory corridor. The watershed is also used for agriculture and recreation, making water quality protection essential for both ecological and human uses.