Overview
Flagstaff Wildcat Hill WWTF serves approximately 66,000 people in Flagstaff, Arizona. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Flagstaff Wildcat Hill WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving a population of around 66,000 residents. The plant is situated in Coconino County, near the San Francisco Peaks, and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a U. S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential additional nutrient removal requirements if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway that feeds into the Little Colorado River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Colorado River. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Little Colorado River, which flows into the Colorado River. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for regional water supply. The Colorado River system is a critical resource in the arid Southwest, and maintaining water quality is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County, near North el Paso Flagstaff Road.
The plant serves approximately 66,000 residents in the Flagstaff area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway that is part of the Little Colorado River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River.
As a U. S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal if required by the NPDES permit to protect sensitive receiving waters.
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