Overview
Malad City STP serves approximately 2,095 residents in Oneida County, Idaho. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the region's water management infrastructure.
Malad City STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oneida County, Idaho, serving a population of about 2,095. The plant is situated in a rural area, reflecting the scale of the community it supports. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards for protecting water quality. The treated effluent from Malad City STP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bear River system. This river flows into the Great Salt Lake, an ecologically significant terminal lake that supports migratory birds and unique aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bear River watershed, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. This terminal lake is a critical habitat for millions of migratory birds and supports brine shrimp and other salt-tolerant species. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for maintaining downstream ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Malad City STP is located on Twomile Canyon Road in Oneida County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,095 residents in the Malad City area and surrounding parts of Oneida County.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bear River system and eventually reaches the Great Salt Lake.
As a US facility, Malad City STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
Small plants like Malad City STP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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