Overview
Angel Fire Village of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 1,000 residents in Angel Fire, New Mexico. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework for small mountain communities.
The Angel Fire Village of wastewater treatment plant is located in Angel Fire, Colfax County, New Mexico, within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This facility serves a small population of around 1,000 residents, typical of a rural mountain community in the southwestern United States. As a US-based plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EPA's regulations for small wastewater systems. The plant's design capacity and discharge volume are not publicly reported. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local waterway within the Upper Canadian River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Canadian River and then the Arkansas River system. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life in high-altitude streams and providing water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, part of the Upper Canadian River basin. Treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Canadian River, which flows through northeastern New Mexico and into the Arkansas River in Oklahoma. The local watershed supports cold-water fisheries and riparian habitats, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Angel Fire, Colfax County, New Mexico, in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the southwestern United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 residents, typical of a small mountain community in New Mexico.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream within the Upper Canadian River watershed, which flows into the Canadian River and eventually the Arkansas River.
As a US municipal plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA and New Mexico Environment Department regulations for small wastewater systems.
Small plants in New Mexico typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, followed by disinfection, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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