GUNNISON CENTERFIELD LAGOON, Gunnison

Overview

GUNNISON CENTERFIELD LAGOON serves Gunnison, Utah, treating wastewater for approximately 4,650 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge likely to local waterways in the Sevier River Basin.

The GUNNISON CENTERFIELD LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gunnison, Sanpete County, Utah. It serves a population of about 4,650 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are part of the region's water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The population served suggests a moderate-scale operation. The plant's treated effluent is expected to discharge into local streams or the Sevier River system, which flows into the Sevier Lake, a terminal basin in central Utah. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for native fish species. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this semi-arid region.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge likely enters the Sevier River Basin, which drains into the terminal Sevier Lake. This watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its arid climate and reliance on irrigation. The river supports migratory birds and native fish like the Bonneville cutthroat trout. Protecting water quality here is vital for both agricultural use and local biodiversity.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Gunnison, Sanpete County, Utah, United States, near the Gunnison Valley Hospital.

The plant serves approximately 4,650 residents in the Gunnison area.

The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways within the Sevier River Basin, which ultimately flows to Sevier Lake.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

For small to medium agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often using lagoon systems or activated sludge processes.