Overview
TETONIA S_T FACILITY is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Teton County, Idaho, serving 269 people. It discharges 113.56 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 193.06 volume units.
TETONIA S_T FACILITY is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Teton County, Idaho, United States. The plant serves a small population of 269 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 193.06 volume units, and it currently discharges 113.56 volume units, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Upper Snake River basin. This region is part of the larger Columbia River drainage system, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operations help protect local streams and groundwater from untreated wastewater, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Upper Snake River basin, part of the Columbia River watershed that drains to the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats, including cold-water fisheries for trout and salmon. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in these sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Beard Lane in Teton County, Idaho, United States.
The plant serves a population of 269 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic removal and suspended solids.
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