Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Converting Wastewater Into Electricity

By Madison Long,

Published September 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM MDT

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Levi Adams, the superintendent of Pocatello’s Water Pollution Control Facility, to discuss the methane gas-to-energy conversion at Pocatello’s wastewater treatment facility. To learn more, visit Pocatello Water Pollution Control Department | City of Pocatello. The public can also request a tour of the plant at Pocatello Water Pollution Control Facility Tours and Educational Outreach | City of Pocatello, or learn more about clean energy sources and conversion at Our Energy Sources - Idaho Power.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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