Overview
Buckeye Sun Valley WRF is a projected wastewater treatment facility in Buckeye, Arizona, serving approximately 14,542 people. It will operate under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Buckeye Sun Valley WRF is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The plant is designed to serve a population of about 14,542 residents, reflecting the growing demand for wastewater infrastructure in the region. As a projected facility, specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized. However, the plant will be subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body. The plant's discharge will ultimately flow into the Gila River watershed, which drains into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. This arid region faces water scarcity challenges, making treated wastewater reuse a critical consideration for sustainable water management.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Lower Gila River basin, part of the Colorado River system that flows to the Gulf of California. The region's arid climate and water scarcity make the protection of local waterways essential. Treated effluent may support instream flows or be reused for irrigation, reducing demand on freshwater sources and supporting riparian habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Buckeye Sun Valley WRF is located in Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 14,542 people in the Buckeye area.
As a projected facility, the discharge method is not yet specified, but it will likely discharge to the Gila River watershed or be reused for irrigation, subject to NPDES permit requirements.
The plant will operate under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often with disinfection. In arid regions like Arizona, advanced treatment for water reuse is increasingly common.
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