Overview
Buckeye Gila 85 WRF is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Maricopa County, Arizona, serving a population of 8,969. It will operate under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Buckeye Gila 85 WRF is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The plant is projected to serve a population of 8,969, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. As a future facility, it will be part of the regional wastewater infrastructure supporting growth in the Buckeye area. While specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized, the plant will be subject to the US Clean Water Act and EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet water quality standards. The plant's design will likely incorporate modern treatment technologies to comply with Arizona's stringent effluent limits. The plant's discharge will ultimately enter the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. The Gila River is a vital water source in the arid Southwest, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and downstream communities. The plant's operations will be critical for protecting local water quality in this water-scarce region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Gila River basin, a major tributary of the Colorado River. The Gila River flows through arid landscapes and supports riparian habitats, including cottonwood-willow forests that are critical for migratory birds. Downstream, the Colorado River feeds into the Gulf of California, an ecologically sensitive marine environment. The plant's discharge will need to meet strict nutrient and salinity limits to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye Gila 85 WRF is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The plant is situated in the Buckeye area, near the Gila River.
The plant is projected to serve a population of 8,969, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US EPA guidelines.
The plant will discharge treated effluent into the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. The discharge will be regulated under an NPDES permit.
As a US facility, Buckeye Gila 85 WRF will operate under the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting. Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality will likely issue the permit, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Arizona typically employ secondary treatment with disinfection, and may include nutrient removal to meet stringent state standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially if discharging to sensitive waters.
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