Overview
Rexburg Treatment Facility serves approximately 27,733 people in Madison County, Idaho. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Rexburg Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Madison County, Idaho, serving a population of approximately 27,733. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure, managing wastewater from the Rexburg area and surrounding communities. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Snake River basin, a major tributary of the Columbia River. The Snake River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation, recreation, and hydroelectric power in the Pacific Northwest.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Snake River watershed, which flows through southern Idaho before joining the Columbia River and reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Snake River supports critical habitat for salmon and steelhead trout, making water quality management essential. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact downstream ecosystems, so treatment standards are designed to protect aquatic life and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Rexburg Treatment Facility is located in Madison County, Idaho, United States, serving the Rexburg area.
The facility serves approximately 27,733 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment plant.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Snake River basin, ultimately reaching the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also include nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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