Overview
Fredonia WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,300 people in Fredonia, Arizona. It discharges treated water at a volume of 529.96 units, with a designed capacity of 794.93 units.
Fredonia WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Fredonia, Arizona, serving a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The plant is situated in Coconino County, near the Utah border, and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for this small community. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other contaminants. It has a designed capacity of 794.93 units and a current discharge volume of 529.96 units. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River system via the Kanab Creek or nearby washes. This region is part of the Colorado Plateau, characterized by arid climate and sensitive desert ecosystems. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Colorado River watershed, which flows through the Grand Canyon and into Lake Mead. The region supports diverse desert and riparian habitats, including species adapted to intermittent streams. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to maintain water quality in this arid, ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Fredonia WWTF is located on Altus Lane in Fredonia, Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Utah border.
The plant serves approximately 1,300 residents in the town of Fredonia and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Colorado River system, likely via Kanab Creek or nearby washes.
Fredonia WWTF provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent water quality standards.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving waters.
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