Overview
WELLSVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Wellsville, Utah, United States. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and serves a population of approximately 3,432.
The WELLSVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Wellsville, Cache County, Utah, United States. This facility serves a population of about 3,432 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the community. As a small-scale municipal plant, it plays a key role in local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, administered by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. For a facility of this size, typical treatment includes secondary treatment to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring effluent quality standards are maintained. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bear River system and then to the Great Salt Lake. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations, making proper treatment essential for preserving water quality in this sensitive Great Basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The WELLSVILLE plant discharges into the Bear River watershed, which flows into the Great Salt Lake. This terminal lake is a critical habitat for millions of migratory birds and supports unique brine shrimp and algae ecosystems. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this sensitive arid-region environment, where water resources are limited and ecological balance is fragile.
Frequently asked questions
The WELLSVILLE plant is located at 100 South, Wellsville, Cache County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,432 residents in the Wellsville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bear River and ultimately reaches the Great Salt Lake.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
For a small community plant like WELLSVILLE, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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