Overview
Buckeye Gila Hassayampa WRF is a projected wastewater treatment facility in Buckeye, Arizona, serving approximately 9,770 people. It will provide essential wastewater management for the growing community in Maricopa County.
Buckeye Gila Hassayampa WRF is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Buckeye, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The plant is designed to serve a population of approximately 9,770 residents, addressing the wastewater needs of this expanding area in the southwestern United States. As a projected facility, the plant will be subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary or advanced processes to meet state and federal water quality standards, ensuring protection of local water resources. The plant's treated effluent will likely discharge into the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and ultimately to the Gulf of California. This arid region relies on careful water management to support aquatic life and downstream ecosystems, making the plant's role critical for maintaining water quality in the basin.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Gila River basin, a tributary of the Colorado River that drains into the Gulf of California. The region's arid climate and reliance on the Colorado River for water supply make the protection of local waterways essential. The plant's operations will help preserve water quality in the Gila River, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and agricultural uses in the Lower Colorado River Valley.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye Gila Hassayampa WRF is located in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 9,770 people in the Buckeye area.
As a projected facility, it will likely discharge treated effluent into the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually to the Gulf of California.
The plant will operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act and will require an NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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