Overview
ASH CREEK SID serves La Verkin, Utah, treating wastewater for approximately 18,683 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging into the local watershed.
ASH CREEK SID is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in La Verkin, Utah, serving a population of about 18,683. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing community in Washington County. As a U.S. plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and secondary treatment is typically required for plants of this scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Virgin River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River system and ultimately reaches Lake Mead. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and recreation in the arid Southwest.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Virgin River, a tributary of the Colorado River, which flows through Utah and Arizona before reaching Lake Mead. The watershed supports sensitive desert riparian ecosystems and is home to several native fish species. Downstream, the Colorado River provides water for millions of people and irrigates vast agricultural areas.
Frequently asked questions
ASH CREEK SID is located in La Verkin, Utah, United States, at 35 East Center Street.
The plant serves approximately 18,683 residents in the La Verkin area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Virgin River, which flows into the Colorado River system.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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