South Davis SD North Wastewater Treatment Plant, West Bountiful, Utah

South Davis SD North is a wastewater treatment plant located in West Bountiful, Utah, within Davis County. It serves a population of approximately 63,152, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under US regulatory standards. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the northern Salt Lake Valley region. As a US facility, the plant 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. For a plant serving over 50,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in million gallons per day), indicating a substantial treatment capability. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River system. The Great Salt Lake is a critical ecological resource, supporting migratory birds and unique aquatic life. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in this sensitive terminal lake environment.

The plant discharges into the Jordan River watershed, which flows northward into the Great Salt Lake. The Great Salt Lake is a terminal lake with high salinity and supports a unique ecosystem, including brine shrimp and millions of migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential to maintain ecological balance and prevent nutrient loading that could harm the lake's sensitive habitats.