Overview
PROVO wastewater treatment plant serves Provo, Utah, USA, with a population of 112,488. It operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
The PROVO wastewater treatment plant is located in Provo, Utah, along the eastern shore of Utah Lake. It serves a population of approximately 112,488, classifying it as a large municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality and typically require at least secondary treatment, with potential additional nutrient removal given the sensitivity of Utah Lake. The plant's treated effluent discharges into Utah Lake, which is part of the Jordan River basin that ultimately drains to the Great Salt Lake. Utah Lake is a shallow, eutrophic freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and irrigation in the region.
Environmental context
The PROVO plant discharges into Utah Lake, a large freshwater lake in the Jordan River watershed. The lake is ecologically sensitive due to its shallow depth and high nutrient levels, which can lead to algal blooms. The Jordan River flows from Utah Lake northward to the Great Salt Lake, a terminal saline lake that supports migratory birds and brine shrimp. Protecting water quality in this chain is critical for regional ecology and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The PROVO plant is located at 1710 East Bay Boulevard in Provo, Utah, United States, near the eastern shore of Utah Lake.
The PROVO wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 112,488, making it a large municipal facility in Utah.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Utah Lake, which is part of the Jordan River basin that flows to the Great Salt Lake.
As a US facility, the PROVO plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this scale typically require at least secondary treatment. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication.
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