Overview
The Meadows LLC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Blaine County, Idaho, serving 576 people. It discharges 102.21 megaliters of treated water annually, with a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters.
The Meadows LLC is a wastewater treatment facility located in Blaine County, Idaho, within the Wood River Trails area. Serving a population of 576, this plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires advanced treatment to protect water quality in sensitive environments. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 102.21 megaliters, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Snake River basin and then the Columbia River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The Meadows LLC discharges into the Wood River, a tributary of the Big Wood River, which flows into the Snake River and eventually the Columbia River. The Columbia River basin supports critical salmon and steelhead runs, making water quality protection essential. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Meadows LLC is located in Blaine County, Idaho, along Wood River Trails, near the Big Wood River.
The plant serves a population of 576 people in the Blaine County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Wood River, which flows into the Big Wood River and then the Snake River basin.
The Meadows LLC provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates permits (NPDES) for discharges. Advanced treatment is typical for facilities in sensitive watersheds to protect aquatic life.
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