CLAWSON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Clawson, Utah

The CLAWSON wastewater treatment plant is located in Clawson, Emery County, Utah, United States. It serves a small population of 163 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 151.42 megaliters per year, with an annual discharge volume of 105.99 megaliters. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in the arid Utah landscape.

The plant discharges into the Colorado River Basin, a major watershed in the southwestern United States that flows into the Gulf of California. The basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important water source for irrigation and municipal use. The arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecosystem health and human use.