Overview
DUTCH JOHN is a secondary treatment plant in Dutch John, Utah, serving 360 residents. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 132.49 units.
DUTCH JOHN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dutch John, a small town in Daggett County, Utah, United States. The plant serves a population of 360, reflecting its role in a rural community near the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. As a secondary treatment facility, DUTCH JOHN meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity of 132.49 units and current discharge volume of 75.71 units indicate operational headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Green River, a major tributary of the Colorado River. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the Colorado River Basin, a critical water source for the southwestern United States.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Green River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including native fish species, and the downstream Colorado River is vital for regional water supply and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
DUTCH JOHN is located at 45 1st Avenue, Dutch John, Daggett County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 360 residents in the Dutch John area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Green River, a tributary of the Colorado River.
As a U.S. plant, DUTCH JOHN operates under the Clean Water Act, with secondary treatment required for municipal wastewater. Permits are typically issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants like DUTCH JOHN commonly use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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