Overview
Avondale WWTF serves 76,200 residents in Avondale, Arizona. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge into the local watershed.
Avondale WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Avondale, Arizona, serving a population of approximately 76,200. The plant is situated in Maricopa County, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing community. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Plants of this scale typically employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment systems. The treated effluent is discharged into the Gila River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Colorado River and the Gulf of California. The plant's operations help protect local water quality and support downstream ecosystems in the arid Southwest.
Environmental context
Avondale WWTF discharges into the Gila River basin, a tributary of the Colorado River. The Colorado River system supports critical water supplies for the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, as well as diverse aquatic and riparian habitats. The plant's location in an arid region makes water reuse and quality protection particularly important for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural users.
Frequently asked questions
Avondale WWTF is located at 4800 South Dysart Road in Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
Avondale WWTF serves approximately 76,200 residents in the city of Avondale and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California.
Avondale WWTF operates under the US Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes, to meet effluent quality standards.
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