Overview
FT DUCHESNE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 714 people in Randlett, Utah. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Uintah County area.
FT DUCHESNE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located near Randlett, Utah, in Uintah County. The facility serves a small population of 714 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 264.98 cubic meters per day, the plant maintains operational capacity to accommodate current demand. The treated effluent from FT DUCHESNE is discharged into nearby waterways that drain into the Green River system, a major tributary of the Colorado River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream in the arid Colorado Plateau region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Green River, a key tributary of the Colorado River. This watershed supports species such as the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker, both of which depend on healthy water quality. The arid Utah climate makes water reuse and conservation critical for maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
FT DUCHESNE is located on Gusher-Randlett Road in Randlett, Uintah County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves a population of 714 residents in the Randlett area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Green River system, a tributary of the Colorado River.
FT DUCHESNE provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
As a U.S. facility, FT DUCHESNE operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Division of Water Quality.
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