Overview
Port of Sunnyside Industrial WWTF is a small industrial wastewater treatment facility in Sunnyside, Washington, serving a population equivalent of 17. It operates under U.S. EPA and Washington state regulations.
The Port of Sunnyside Industrial WWTF is a small-scale industrial wastewater treatment facility located at 786 Midvale Road in Sunnyside, Washington. Serving a population equivalent of 17, this plant is part of the municipal and industrial wastewater infrastructure in Yakima County. The facility is situated in the arid region of central Washington, where water resources are carefully managed. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires industrial wastewater treatment to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. For small industrial plants, treatment typically involves physical-chemical processes or biological treatment to remove pollutants before discharge. The Washington State Department of Ecology oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to the Yakima River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Yakima River supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead, making water quality protection critical. The plant's small scale and industrial focus mean its environmental impact is localized but still subject to regulatory oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Yakima River watershed, which drains into the Columbia River and then the Pacific Ocean. The Yakima River is a vital water source for agriculture and supports ecologically sensitive habitats for salmonids and other aquatic species. The plant's discharge, though small, must comply with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 786 Midvale Road in Sunnyside, Washington, within Yakima County.
The facility serves a population equivalent of 17, indicating it is a very small industrial wastewater treatment plant.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to the Yakima River basin, which flows into the Columbia River and eventually the Pacific Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Small industrial wastewater plants often use physical-chemical treatment or biological processes to meet permit limits for pollutants like BOD, TSS, and industrial contaminants.
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