Overview
Corona Village of wastewater treatment plant in Corona, New Mexico, serves 172 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 75.71 cubic meters per day, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
The Corona Village of wastewater treatment plant is located in Corona, Lincoln County, New Mexico, serving a small rural community of 172 residents. The facility provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. With a designed capacity of 75.71 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the New Mexico Environment Department, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Pecos River basin and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the arid region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pecos River watershed, which flows through eastern New Mexico and Texas before joining the Rio Grande. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities in the arid Southwest. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects sensitive species in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Corona, Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, at coordinates 34.2460 N, 105.5940 W.
The plant serves a population of 172 residents in the small rural community of Corona, New Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The New Mexico Environment Department likely oversees its permit.
Small communities in New Mexico often use advanced treatment systems like lagoons or mechanical plants to meet stringent discharge standards, especially in sensitive watersheds. The Corona plant's advanced treatment aligns with best practices for protecting arid-region water resources.
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