Overview
Minersville wastewater treatment plant serves 907 people in Minersville, Utah, with secondary treatment. It discharges 306.62 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 503.46 million gallons per year.
The Minersville wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Minersville, Beaver County, Utah. It serves a small population of 907 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural community in the western United States. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 503.46 million gallons per year and currently discharges 306.62 million gallons per year, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Basin region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Great Basin, a region characterized by internal drainage and terminal lakes. The treated effluent supports local water resources in this arid climate, helping to maintain aquatic habitats and downstream ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting sensitive desert streams and groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The Minersville wastewater treatment plant is located in Minersville, Beaver County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 907 people in the Minersville area.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by disinfection before discharge.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
The plant discharges approximately 306.62 million gallons per year of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
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