Overview
NAMPA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Nampa, Idaho, USA. It treats wastewater from approximately 81,557 residents, discharging into the local watershed.
NAMPA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nampa, Idaho, United States. The facility serves a population of around 81,557 residents in the city and surrounding area, operating as part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, NAMPA STP is subject to the U. S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality, with secondary treatment being the minimum standard for municipal plants of this scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Snake River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation, recreation, and ecological health in southern Idaho.
Environmental context
NAMPA STP discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Snake River, a major tributary of the Columbia River. The Snake River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including salmon and steelhead runs, and is a critical water source for agriculture in the region. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
NAMPA STP is located at 359 West Railroad Street in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho, United States.
NAMPA STP serves approximately 81,557 residents in the city of Nampa and surrounding areas.
NAMPA STP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Snake River basin.
As a U. S. municipal wastewater plant, NAMPA 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.
In the United States, municipal wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 80,000 typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many also incorporating advanced treatment or nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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