Jemez Springs Village of Wastewater Treatment Plant - New Mexico

The Jemez Springs Village of wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, located in Sandoval County. With a population served of 375, this facility is designed for small-scale municipal wastewater management in a rural, mountainous region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity of 283.91 cubic meters per day matches the current discharge volume, indicating efficient operation. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits typically required for such discharges. The treated effluent is released into the Jemez River watershed, which flows into the Rio Grande, a major river system supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water supplies. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into the Jemez River, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande supports critical habitats for fish and migratory birds, and the plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this arid region where water resources are particularly valuable.