Overview
Logan Village of wastewater treatment plant serves Quay County, New Mexico, providing secondary treatment for a population of 1,042. The facility discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Logan Village of wastewater treatment plant is located in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 1,042 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. Secondary treatment is the standard level for small communities, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Canadian River basin. This river system flows through eastern New Mexico and Texas, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Canadian River watershed, which flows through the arid High Plains of eastern New Mexico. The river supports limited aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities downstream. The treated effluent helps maintain base flow in the river, but nutrient loading from small communities can impact water quality in this sensitive semi-arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quay County, New Mexico, United States, near the community of Logan.
The plant serves approximately 1,042 residents in the Logan area and surrounding parts of Quay County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Canadian River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this size.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is likely permitted through the New Mexico Environment Department under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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