Overview
Toledo STP serves the city of Toledo, Oregon, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 3,356. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Toledo STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Toledo, Oregon, United States. It serves a population of about 3,356 residents in the Lincoln County area. The facility is situated near the central Oregon coast, within 50 kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Typical plants of this size employ secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the coastal watershed of Oregon. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Yaquina River, which flows into Yaquina Bay and then the Pacific Ocean. The Yaquina Bay estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports salmon, steelhead, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining healthy aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Toledo STP is located at 1145 Southeast Fir Street, Toledo, Oregon, United States, in Lincoln County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,356 people in the Toledo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Yaquina River, eventually reaching Yaquina Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, enforced by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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