Overview
South Valley SD serves approximately 119,380 people in Riverton, Utah, as part of the Salt Lake County wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
South Valley SD is a wastewater treatment facility serving the Riverton area in Salt Lake County, Utah. With a population served of around 119,380, it is classified as a large agglomeration under US regulatory standards, supporting a significant suburban community in the Salt Lake Valley. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million gallons per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial treatment capability. As a US facility, 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, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater from South Valley SD ultimately discharges into the Jordan River, which flows north through the Salt Lake Valley into the Great Salt Lake. The Great Salt Lake is a critical ecosystem for migratory birds and brine shrimp, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Jordan River, a major waterway in the Salt Lake Valley that flows into the Great Salt Lake. The Great Salt Lake is a terminal lake with high salinity and supports unique aquatic life, including brine shrimp and migratory bird populations. Proper wastewater treatment is vital to prevent excess nutrients and contaminants from disrupting this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
South Valley SD is located in Riverton, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves approximately 119,380 people in the Riverton area and surrounding communities.
Treated wastewater from South Valley SD is discharged into the Jordan River, which flows north into the Great Salt Lake.
As a US facility, South Valley SD operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary or advanced treatment, including biological processes and disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and nutrients.
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