Alpine SD WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Alpine, Arizona

Alpine SD WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alpine, Apache County, Arizona. Serving a small population of 570, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. Its designed capacity of 567.81 units indicates ample headroom for future growth. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the San Francisco River, a tributary of the Gila River, which ultimately flows into the Colorado River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation in the arid Southwest.

The plant discharges into the San Francisco River watershed, which flows into the Gila River and then the Colorado River. This arid region relies on these water bodies for ecosystem health, agriculture, and municipal supply. The Colorado River supports critical habitats for native fish species and migratory birds.