Clark County Water Rec Dist AWT - Las Vegas, Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant

Clark County Water Rec Dist AWT is a large-scale wastewater treatment facility located in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving a population of approximately 964,400. The plant is situated in the arid Mojave Desert region and plays a critical role in managing the region's water resources. As a major treatment plant serving a large agglomeration, it is subject to stringent federal and state regulations under the US Clean Water Act, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Plants of this scale typically employ advanced secondary or tertiary treatment to meet strict effluent standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Las Vegas Wash, which flows into Lake Mead, a critical reservoir on the Colorado River. This water body supports regional water supply, recreation, and aquatic habitats. The plant's operations are essential for protecting water quality in the Colorado River Basin, which serves millions of people across the southwestern United States.

The plant discharges into the Las Vegas Wash, a tributary that flows into Lake Mead on the Colorado River. Lake Mead is a major reservoir that provides water for irrigation, municipal use, and hydroelectric power across the Southwest. The Colorado River Basin supports diverse aquatic and riparian ecosystems, including several endangered fish species. The plant's effluent quality is critical to maintaining the ecological health of this arid-region waterway.