Wastewater Utility

To protect human health and the environment through the efficient, cost-effective collection and treatment of it's wastewater; to dispose treated effluent into the Spokane River such that existing water quality is maintained and its beneficial uses are not lessened; and, to produce and dispose of the highest quality Biosolids in accordance with all applicable regulations.



Covid Testing dashboard in our local Wastewater utility:
 Virus Scan Dashboard



2023_Rate_and_Capitalization_Fee_Studies_Final_Report.pdf

2022 Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Update


2018 Facility Plan Update


VIDEO TOURS


Collection System Tour: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E6GSorzs9Y

Treatment Plant Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUBRRXzYXpI


Tertiary Membrane Facility-Membranes Get Cleaned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohvvSlteanI


Objectives

  • To provide the safe, reliable collection of municipal wastewater with special emphasis on the most prompt, courteous service possible.
  • To provide treatment of collected wastewater in a safe, consistent manner that will meet or exceed the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge elimination System Discharge permit by the most cost-effective means while operationally being the best neighbor possible.
  • To provide treatment and disposal of all Biosolids that complies with all federal, state and local regulations for their beneficial reuse and for the protection of both the environment and human health.
  • Proactively work with all agencies, organizations and individuals to monitor and protect the region’s water environments – both ground and surface; as well as its soil and air.
  • To maintain the utility’s infrastructure at a reasonable state of reliance in a cost-effective way that will maximize its longevity.
  • To plan for future needs to service the customer, protect the environment and to minimize the impacts to the ratepayer.
  • To always be an advocate and champion of the ratepayer in matters financial.

Contact Us

Phone: 208 769-2281
Fax: 208 769-2338
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
765 W Hubbard Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814

What Did Our Wastewater Department Do Last Month?

Gallons of Wastewater
138,740,000
 
Cu. Yards of Compost
557
 
lbs of Phorphorous Removed
6,395
 
lbs of Ammonia Removed
34,093