PAUL SEWAGE TRT FAC - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Minidoka County, Idaho

PAUL SEWAGE TRT FAC is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,169 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's discharge enters a local water body that ultimately drains into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecological health and regional water resources.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Snake River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports important fish species, including salmon and steelhead, and is a critical resource for irrigation in southern Idaho. Proper secondary treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.