Overview
PARKDALE STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 416 people in Parkdale, Oregon. It discharges 234.70 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters.
PARKDALE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Parkdale, Hood River County, Oregon. The plant serves a small population of 416 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 234.70 megaliters, the facility is operating below its design capacity, indicating reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Columbia River Basin. The Columbia River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon runs, and is a vital ecological and economic resource for the Pacific Northwest.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Hood River, which flows into the Columbia River. The Columbia River Basin is a major watershed supporting salmon, steelhead, and other native fish species. The region's volcanic soils and forested landscapes contribute to high water quality, and the treatment plant plays a role in protecting downstream habitats from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Frequently asked questions
PARKDALE STP is located at 7165 Dee Highway in Parkdale, Hood River County, Oregon, United States.
The plant serves a population of 416 residents in the Parkdale area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Hood River and then the Columbia River.
PARKDALE STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year, with an annual discharge volume of 234.70 megaliters, indicating it is operating below capacity.
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