Goodyear Corgett WRP, Goodyear

Overview

Goodyear Corgett WRP serves approximately 9,189 residents in Goodyear, Arizona. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.

Goodyear Corgett WRP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Goodyear, Arizona, serving a population of about 9,189. The plant is situated in Maricopa County, within the arid Sonoran Desert region, and is part of the broader water infrastructure supporting the Phoenix metropolitan area. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gila River system and then to the Colorado River. This water is critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural use in the arid Southwest. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in a region where water resources are scarce and highly valued.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Gila River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. The region's arid climate makes water reuse and quality protection critical for local ecosystems, including riparian habitats that support migratory birds and native fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a basin facing challenges from agricultural runoff and urban development.

Frequently asked questions

Goodyear Corgett WRP is located at 203 North Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County, United States.

The plant serves approximately 9,189 residents in the Goodyear area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Gila River system and ultimately the Colorado River.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.