MOORE Water and Sewer Association Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moore, Idaho

MOORE Water and Sewer Association is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Moore, Butte County, Idaho, United States. It serves a small population of 245 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the western United States, within the Snake River Plain region. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 75.71 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 41.64 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity. Treatment processes are typical for a plant of this scale, involving biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Snake River Basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture, wildlife, and recreation.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Snake River, a major river in the Pacific Northwest. The Snake River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout, and is an important resource for irrigation and hydropower. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's ecological health in a region where water scarcity and quality are significant concerns.