Overview
Eloy WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Eloy, Arizona, serving approximately 12,360 residents. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge likely to the Gila River basin.
Eloy WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eloy, Arizona, within Pinal County. The plant serves a population of about 12,360, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. inland communities. As a U.S. facility, Eloy WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge to surface waters. Its population served suggests a moderate-scale operation. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway within the Gila River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Colorado River and the Gulf of California. The region's arid climate makes water reclamation and effluent quality critical for downstream agricultural and ecological uses. The facility plays a key role in protecting local groundwater and surface water resources.
Environmental context
Eloy WWTF discharges into the Gila River basin, a major tributary of the Colorado River. The Colorado River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people across the southwestern United States. In this arid region, treated wastewater effluent is a vital water resource for downstream ecosystems and agricultural irrigation, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and habitat health.
Frequently asked questions
Eloy WWTF is located at 1750 North Eleven Mile Corner Road in Eloy, Arizona, within Pinal County, United States.
Eloy WWTF serves approximately 12,360 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. wastewater treatment categories.
Eloy WWTF likely discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually to the Gulf of California.
Eloy WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for any discharge to surface waters. The permit is typically issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the U.S. EPA.
For U.S. plants serving around 12,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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