Overview
Oakley wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Oakley, Utah, with advanced treatment for a population of 1,470. The facility discharges 567.81 thousand cubic meters annually.
The Oakley wastewater treatment plant is located in Oakley, Summit County, Utah, United States. It serves a small population of 1,470 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 567.81 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Weber River basin, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Weber River watershed, which flows into the Great Salt Lake, a terminal saline lake of ecological significance. The lake supports millions of migratory birds and unique brine shrimp populations. Advanced treatment at Oakley reduces nutrient loading and protects water quality in this sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Oakley wastewater treatment plant is located in Oakley, Summit County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,470 residents.
The Oakley plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a U.S. facility, the Oakley plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for discharges. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small populations like Oakley's 1,470, treatment requirements depend on the receiving water body. Advanced treatment is often required in sensitive areas to meet water quality standards.
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