Buckeye Municipal Airport WRF - Projected Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye Municipal Airport WRF is a planned advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Buckeye, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The plant is designed to serve a population of about 14,676, reflecting the growing infrastructure needs of this southwestern community. As a projected facility, it represents forward-looking investment in water management for the region. The plant will employ advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standards required under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 946.35 volume units, it is sized to handle current and near-future demand. The facility's discharge volume matches its capacity, indicating efficient planning for full utilization upon completion. The treated effluent is directed to the Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal Service Road, supporting agricultural water reuse in the arid Arizona landscape. This aligns with regional water conservation goals, as the plant's discharge contributes to local irrigation supplies rather than direct surface water discharge. The facility plays a key role in protecting groundwater and the Gila River watershed downstream.

The plant discharges into the Roosevelt Irrigation District canal system, which ultimately feeds into the Gila River basin. This arid region relies heavily on reclaimed water for agriculture and habitat support. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems in the Gila River and its tributaries, which sustain diverse desert wildlife and riparian vegetation.