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Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
The Environmental Department operates a regional wastewater treatment plant which consists of 460 acres of lagoons, and 240 acres of wetlands to treat and polish the wastewater. The annual average flow through the headworks is approximately 14 MGD.
Click here to see a video about how Biological Engineering students and faculty at Utah State University transform waste water into biofuels and other bio-products: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr8BFgMDqpU
This system services the communities of:
- Logan
- Smithfield
- Hyde Park
- North Logan
- River Heights
- Providence
- Nibley
- Utah State University
ALGAE STUDIES
Dan Dye and Ronald Sims participated in The First International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels & Bioproducts, held in St Louis, Missouri, July 17-20, 2011 where Mr. Dye gave a presentation titled “Combined Photobioreactor Lighting and Electricity Generation.” In addition, Dan Dye and Ronald Sims gave a poster presentation titled “Algae Bioremediation and Biofuels at the Logan, Utah Wastewater Treatment Facility.” Over 300 attendees from over 30 countries participated in the Conference and there was great interest by the participants on what we are doing at the Logan Lagoons to develop large-scale algae production and harvesting processes. Based on the poster that was presented, Dr. Ronald Simms was interviewed at the conference on the topic of the importance of algae bioremediation and wastewater treatment by algae in leading to the success of the algae industry. The video can be accessed at http://algaenews.com/?p=602.
MISSION STATEMENT
To protect the environment, the city’s wastewater collection and treatment systems and the health of its citizens. We aim to do this by keeping the City of Logan in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations on water, wastewater, landfill, mosquito control and household hazardous waste collections.
2010 TMDL Study
We recently concluded the Bear River/Cutler Reservoir TMDL study. Please feel free to look at the completed study
You can view the WWTP data for the Master Plan RFP using the following links (.pdf):
ABOUT THE PROGRAM PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS
The first pretreatment regulations were established in 1972 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and in 1977 under the Clean Water Act. These regulations set forth standards mainly for the protection of publicly owned treatment works (POTW). In 1978, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the General Pretreatment Regulations which established mechanisms and procedures for use by state and local pretreatment programs.
PURPOSES OF THE PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
Regulate the disposal of wastewater into the sanitary sewerage system Protect the physical structures of the collection system Protect the safety of operation and maintenance personnel of the wastewater collection system Protect Logan City wastewater treatment facility and the receiving water Comply with all the federal, state and local pretreatment regulations. Protect the health and safety of the public and the environment.
INDUSTRIES SUBJECT TO PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS
Industries who discharge over 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater, or contribute a process waste stream which makes up 5% or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic loading capacity of a treatment plant, or has a reasonable potential to adversely impact the treatment plant or cause a bypass, or damage or obstruct the collection system or personnel.
PERMITTED BUSINESSES
Categorical businesses (those controlled through 40 CFR regulations), Significant Industrial Users, Restaurants, Auto Repair shops, Car-washes, Auto-body Shops, Radiator Shops, Hospitals, Clinics, Dental Offices, Photo Processors, Labs and other such business. These types of business have received a permit from Logan city Pretreatment Program good for one or more years. They are also subject to quarterly or monthly inspections, sampling and reporting as required on their permit. The purpose of inspection is to obtain information concerning operations, water usage, waste disposal methods, waste streams, chemical usage and storage, spill control and any other pertinent information.
ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE PLAN
The City has an Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) for all Pretreatment Users. A copy of the ERP is available by calling Jim Harps at 716-9797 or coming to the Environmental Department Building at 450 N 1000 W in Logan.
The Purpose of the Environmental Compliance Division is to protect the environment, particularly our water resources, by making sure citizens follow the regulations set up by local, state, and federal governments. They are able to adhere to the state and federal standards by promoting reduction of chemical usage, recycling of industrial chemicals, public education, permits, sampling, and inspections of water usage.
Pretreatment Programs
The Environmental Compliance Team water pretreatment program involves the following duties:
- Regulates the disposal of industrial wastewater
- Protects buildings and safety of personnel
- Protects the health and safety of the public and the environment
- Compliance with pretreatment regulations required by local, State, and Federal regulations
- Prevents illegal discharges to the system through quarterly inspections
Goals
- Keep the City of Logan in compliance in the areas of Solid Waste, Regional Industrial Wastewaster Pretreatment, and Lagoon Effluent.
- Stay current with all local, state, and federal environmental rules and regulations.
- Develop environmental policies and procedures for the City of Logan to carry on an effective pretreatment program.
- Conduct training for the City of Logan employees, the other cities on our system, industrial users, and the public to enhance environmental awareness.
- Construct wetlands as needed to mitigate wetlands impacted by the development of the industrial corridor.
- Update Local Limits, Logan City ordinances, and pretreatment enforcement response plan.
