Overview
Sandpoint S_T Plant is a municipal wastewater facility serving 7,365 people in Sandpoint, Idaho. It discharges into the local watershed within the Pend Oreille River basin, ultimately reaching the Columbia River.
The Sandpoint S_T Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 642 South Ella Avenue in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho. It serves a population of approximately 7,365 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under typical U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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 plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Pend Oreille River, a major tributary of the Columbia River. The Columbia River system supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead runs, and is ecologically significant for the Pacific Northwest region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pend Oreille River watershed, which flows into the Columbia River and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Columbia River system supports critical habitats for anadromous fish species such as Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, making water quality management essential for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Sandpoint S_T Plant is located at 642 South Ella Avenue in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,365 residents in the Sandpoint area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Pend Oreille River, a tributary of the Columbia River.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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