Overview
Chino Valley wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,225 residents in Chino Valley, Arizona. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for inland municipal wastewater treatment.
The Chino Valley wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located at 2287 Rodeo Road in Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona. Serving a population of about 4,225, it provides essential wastewater treatment for this growing community in the southwestern United States. As a small-scale treatment plant in Arizona, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Verde River system. This river is a critical water resource in central Arizona, supporting agricultural irrigation, wildlife habitat, and downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Verde River watershed, a tributary of the Salt River that flows through central Arizona. The Verde River supports diverse riparian habitats and is an important water source for Phoenix metropolitan area. Downstream, the Salt River feeds into the Gila River, which eventually reaches the Colorado River. The arid climate makes water quality and conservation particularly important in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2287 Rodeo Road in Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,225 residents in the Chino Valley area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Verde River system, a tributary of the Salt River in central Arizona.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection before discharge.
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