Overview
FALLON WWTF serves approximately 8,500 residents in Fallon, Nevada, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Nevada state regulations.
FALLON WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lazy Heart Lane in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada. It serves an estimated population of 8,500 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to the Carson River basin or nearby irrigation canals, ultimately flowing into the Carson Sink, a terminal basin in the Great Basin region. This arid environment makes water quality management critical for local agriculture and wildlife habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Great Basin, a closed hydrological region where water does not reach the ocean. Treated effluent likely enters the Carson River system, which terminates at the Carson Sink, an ecologically sensitive playa and wetland area. This terminal basin supports migratory birds and endemic species, making nutrient and contaminant control essential for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
FALLON WWTF is located on Lazy Heart Lane in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,500 residents in the city of Fallon and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged to the Carson River system or local irrigation canals, eventually reaching the Carson Sink terminal basin.
As a U.S. facility, FALLON WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
For a population of 8,500, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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