Overview
N Idaho Correctional Facility STP is a secondary treatment plant in Idaho County, Idaho, serving a population of 504. It discharges 264.98 units of treated wastewater daily.
N Idaho Correctional Facility STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. The facility serves a small population of 504 and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller agglomerations in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 units and currently treats a daily flow of 264.98 units. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Columbia River Basin. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the region's water resources, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Columbia River Basin, which flows through Idaho and Washington before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The basin supports diverse aquatic species, including salmon and steelhead trout, making water quality management critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Radar Road in Idaho County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of 504.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Columbia River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
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