Flagstaff Rio de Flag WWTF, Flagstaff

Overview

Flagstaff Rio de Flag WWTF serves approximately 20,000 people in Flagstaff, Arizona. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed.

Flagstaff Rio de Flag WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving a population of around 20,000. The plant is situated in the Colorado Plateau region, an area characterized by high elevation and semi-arid climate. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant's treatment processes are designed to protect the sensitive desert ecosystem. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rio de Flag, a seasonal stream that flows into the Little Colorado River, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource in the arid Southwest.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rio de Flag, which flows into the Little Colorado River and then the Colorado River. The Colorado River is a critical water source for millions of people and supports a variety of ecosystems, including riparian habitats and species adapted to arid conditions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 293 South Babbitt Drive in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States.

The plant serves approximately 20,000 people in the Flagstaff area.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Rio de Flag, a seasonal stream that flows into the Little Colorado River and eventually the Colorado River.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.

Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.