Overview
Little Colorado River SD Greer WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,200 people in Apache County, Arizona. It discharges treated wastewater into the Little Colorado River watershed.
Little Colorado River SD Greer WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Apache County, Arizona, serving a small community of approximately 1,200 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. As a small facility in a rural area, it plays a vital role in protecting local water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for domestic wastewater in the United States. It has a designed capacity of 681.37 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 189.27 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the Little Colorado River basin, which ultimately flows into the Colorado River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for the arid Southwest. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive desert ecosystem, where water resources are scarce and ecological balance is critical.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Little Colorado River watershed, a tributary of the Colorado River. This arid region supports unique aquatic species adapted to intermittent flows and high salinity. Downstream, the Colorado River provides water for millions of people and irrigates vast agricultural areas, making water quality management essential for both ecological and human needs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Apache County, Arizona, United States, near the Little Colorado River in the White Mountains region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 people, primarily from the Greer area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Little Colorado River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
As a US facility, it 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.
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