Overview
Grants City of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,182 residents in Grants, New Mexico. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, ensuring treated effluent meets federal standards before discharge.
The Grants City of wastewater treatment plant is located in Grants, New Mexico, a city in Cibola County. Serving a population of about 9,182, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the area. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's operations are regulated to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, protecting public health and water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin. The Rio Grande is a critical water source for the arid Southwest, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and communities downstream. The plant's performance is essential for maintaining the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows through New Mexico and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This arid region relies heavily on the Rio Grande for irrigation and municipal water supply. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds in the Rio Grande corridor.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2047 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, Cibola County, New Mexico, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,182 residents in the city of Grants and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as mandated by the Clean Water Act.
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