Overview
Jackpot Sewer Treatment Plant serves 1,326 people in Elko, Nevada. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Jackpot Sewer Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located on Chukar Drive in Elko, Nevada, serving a population of 1,326. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Humboldt River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Humboldt Sink, a terminal basin in the Great Basin region. The arid climate and sensitive desert ecosystem make proper wastewater management critical for protecting local water quality and wildlife.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Great Basin region, where water resources are scarce and ecologically sensitive. Treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Humboldt River, which flows into the Humboldt Sink, a terminal wetland and important habitat for migratory birds. The arid environment means that any discharge must meet strict water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic life and prevent contamination of groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Chukar Drive in Elko, Nevada, United States, within Elko County.
The plant serves a population of 1,326 people in the Elko area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Humboldt River Basin, which flows to the Humboldt Sink in the Great Basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
For small communities in Nevada, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or activated sludge processes to meet state and federal effluent limits.
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