BONANZA MOJAVE WRC Wastewater Treatment Plant, Las Vegas, Nevada

BONANZA MOJAVE WRC is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Paradise area of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The plant serves a population of about 10,000 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater flows. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. For a plant serving approximately 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Las Vegas Wash, which flows into Lake Mead, a critical water resource on the Colorado River. Lake Mead supports regional water supply, recreation, and aquatic habitats. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this arid, ecologically sensitive watershed.

The plant's treated wastewater likely flows into the Las Vegas Wash, a tributary that drains into Lake Mead on the Colorado River. Lake Mead is a major reservoir in the Mojave Desert, supporting municipal water supply, irrigation, and diverse aquatic life. The arid climate and high evaporation rates make water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and human use.