Overview
OREM wastewater treatment plant serves Orem, Utah, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 98,398 people under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
The OREM wastewater treatment plant is located in Orem, Utah, United States, serving a population of approximately 98,398. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants of this scale. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements enforced by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Utah Lake watershed, which ultimately flows into the Great Basin via the Jordan River. Utah Lake is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing recreational and agricultural water supply. The plant's operations are essential for maintaining the ecological health of this semi-arid region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The OREM plant discharges into the Utah Lake watershed, part of the Jordan River basin that drains into the Great Salt Lake. Utah Lake is a shallow, freshwater lake that supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treated effluent contributes to the lake's water balance and must meet nutrient and pollutant limits to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The OREM wastewater treatment plant is located in Orem, Utah, United States, at The Links at Sleepy Ridge area.
The OREM plant serves approximately 98,398 people in the Orem area.
The OREM plant discharges treated effluent into the Utah Lake watershed, which flows into the Jordan River and ultimately the Great Salt Lake.
The OREM plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to regulate discharges.
Plants serving around 98,000 people in the US typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible advanced treatment for nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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