Stockton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Utah | Secondary Treatment Facility

The Stockton wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Stockton, Tooele County, Utah, United States. It serves a small population of 616 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near SR 36 and operates as part of the town's essential infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 264.98 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River system. The Great Salt Lake is a unique and ecologically sensitive terminal lake, supporting migratory birds and brine shrimp. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this important downstream environment.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River. The Great Salt Lake is a terminal lake with high salinity, supporting a unique ecosystem including brine shrimp and millions of migratory birds. The lake's health depends on adequate freshwater inflows and controlled nutrient loads, making the plant's secondary treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.