Overview
Chandler Lone Butte WWTF serves approximately 40,000 residents in Maricopa County, Arizona. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Chandler Lone Butte WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Maricopa County, Arizona, serving a population of around 40,000. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure that supports the growing communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving 40,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gila River basin, a critical water resource in the arid Southwest. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting water reuse in a region facing water scarcity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gila River watershed, which flows through central Arizona and eventually joins the Colorado River. This arid region relies heavily on treated wastewater for streamflow maintenance and groundwater recharge. The facility helps protect sensitive desert aquatic ecosystems and supports downstream agricultural and municipal water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, near the city of Chandler, in the southwestern United States.
The plant serves approximately 40,000 residents in the Chandler area of Maricopa County.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Gila River basin, supporting downstream water supplies and ecosystems.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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