Overview
Douglas County North Valley WWTP serves 5,880 people in Nevada, USA. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting water quality in the region.
Douglas County North Valley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It serves a population of approximately 5,880 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant in the region. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Carson River basin. This river system flows through the Great Basin and terminates in the Carson Sink, an endorheic basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this arid region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Carson River watershed, which flows through the Great Basin and ends at the Carson Sink, a terminal playa. This arid region relies on careful water management to maintain aquatic habitats and support migratory birds. The plant's operations help preserve water quality in this sensitive desert ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Douglas County North Valley WWTP is located in Douglas County, Nevada, United States, near the Carson River watershed.
The plant serves approximately 5,880 people in the Douglas County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Carson River basin and ultimately reaches the Carson Sink.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
For small plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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