Overview
LORDSBURG STP serves the community of Lordsburg, New Mexico, treating wastewater for approximately 2,800 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulatory frameworks.
LORDSBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It serves a population of about 2,797 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the southwestern United States. As a U.S. plant, LORDSBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Mexico Environment Department. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local watercourse within the Gila River basin, which flows into the Colorado River system and eventually to the Gulf of California. The surrounding arid environment makes water quality management critical for sustaining local aquatic habitats and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
LORDSBURG STP discharges into a local watercourse within the Gila River watershed, which drains into the Colorado River and ultimately the Gulf of California. The region's arid climate means that even small flows support riparian habitats and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance in a water-scarce environment.
Frequently asked questions
LORDSBURG STP is located in Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,797 people, typical of a small municipal wastewater system in rural New Mexico.
The treated effluent is discharged to a local watercourse within the Gila River basin, which flows into the Colorado River system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Mexico Environment Department.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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