Overview
Globe WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Globe, Arizona, serving approximately 7,790 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
Globe WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Globe, Arizona, a city in Gila County. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,790 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under federal regulations, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. Typical facilities in this population range employ activated sludge or lagoon systems. The population served suggests a moderate-scale operation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Salt River system, a tributary of the Gila River. The Gila River flows through central Arizona and eventually joins the Colorado River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation in the arid Southwest.
Environmental context
Globe WWTF discharges into the Salt River watershed, which flows into the Gila River and eventually the Colorado River. The Colorado River is a critical water source for the southwestern United States, supporting agriculture, urban areas, and ecosystems. The arid climate of Arizona means that treated wastewater effluent is a valuable resource for maintaining streamflow and supporting riparian habitats downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Globe WWTF is located on North Pine Street in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, United States.
Globe WWTF serves approximately 7,790 residents in the Globe area.
Globe WWTF discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Salt River system and ultimately the Gila River.
Globe WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations like Globe, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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