Overview
LOVELOCK WWTF serves the community of Lovelock, Nevada, with a population of approximately 4,085. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
LOVELOCK WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lovelock, Nevada, serving a population of about 4,085 residents. Situated in Pershing County, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility, LOVELOCK WWTF is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and solids. The treated effluent from LOVELOCK WWTF is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Humboldt River Basin. This river system flows through northern Nevada, supporting agricultural irrigation and providing habitat for aquatic species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
LOVELOCK WWTF discharges into the Humboldt River Basin, a major watershed in northern Nevada that flows into the Humboldt Sink, a terminal playa. The river supports riparian habitats and agricultural water use in a semi-arid climate. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems, including fish and wildlife that depend on the river's flow.
Frequently asked questions
LOVELOCK WWTF is located at 700 South Meridian Road, Lovelock, Nevada, in Pershing County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,085 residents in the Lovelock area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Humboldt River Basin, eventually reaching the Humboldt Sink.
As a U.S. facility, LOVELOCK WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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