Overview
Weber County Industrial Service Area No 1 is a secondary treatment plant in Reese, Utah, serving 26 people. It discharges 416.40 units of treated wastewater and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Weber County Industrial Service Area No 1 is a wastewater treatment facility located at 9269 West 900 South in Reese, Weber County, Utah. The plant serves a small population of 26 people and operates at a secondary treatment level, reflecting its role in managing local industrial and municipal wastewater within the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 503.46 units and currently discharges 416.40 units of treated effluent. 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. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for most municipal plants, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Great Salt Lake via the Weber River system. The Great Salt Lake is a critical ecological resource, supporting migratory birds and unique aquatic life. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect sensitive downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weber River basin, which flows into the Great Salt Lake, a terminal saline lake with high ecological significance. The lake supports millions of migratory birds and brine shrimp, making it a vital stopover along the Pacific Flyway. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9269 West 900 South in Reese, Weber County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 26 people, primarily handling industrial and municipal wastewater in the area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Weber River and ultimately reaches the Great Salt Lake.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits for secondary treatment.
For small populations like 26 people, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Nearby plants