Overview
ELY WWTF serves approximately 6,100 people in White Pine County, Nevada. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
ELY WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lackawanna Road in White Pine County, Nevada, serving an estimated population of 6,100 residents. The plant is situated in a rural, inland area of eastern Nevada, characterized by arid climate and sparse population. As a U.S. facility serving a small agglomeration, ELY WWTF is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to local waterways or groundwater, contributing to the Great Basin watershed. The region's ecology includes sensitive desert riparian habitats and supports species adapted to arid conditions. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
ELY WWTF discharges into the Great Basin watershed, an endorheic basin with no outlet to the ocean. The receiving environment includes ephemeral streams and groundwater systems that support desert riparian habitats. These ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and contaminants, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
ELY WWTF is located on Lackawanna Road in White Pine County, Nevada, United States.
ELY WWTF serves approximately 6,100 people in the White Pine County area.
The treated effluent from ELY WWTF is likely discharged to local waterways or groundwater within the Great Basin watershed, an endorheic basin with no outlet to the ocean.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, ELY WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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