Overview
ALTAMONT wastewater treatment plant serves Altamont, Utah, providing secondary treatment for a small population of 225. It discharges 94.64 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The ALTAMONT wastewater treatment plant is located in Altamont, Duchesne County, Utah, serving a small community of 225 residents. As a municipal facility in the rural western United States, it plays a vital role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 196.84 cubic meters per day, with current discharge volumes averaging 94.64 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below capacity. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River Basin. The Colorado River system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people across the southwestern United States. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
The ALTAMONT plant discharges into the Duchesne River watershed, a tributary of the Green River, which flows into the Colorado River. The Colorado River Basin is a critical water source for the arid Southwest, supporting endangered fish species and providing irrigation and drinking water. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive desert river system.
Frequently asked questions
The ALTAMONT plant is located at 3998 Ashton Street in Altamont, Duchesne County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 225 residents in the Altamont area.
Treated wastewater from the ALTAMONT plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Duchesne River and ultimately the Colorado River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
As a U.S. municipal plant, ALTAMONT operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. The plant is likely regulated by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
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