Overview
Martinez Lake Lagoon is a secondary treatment plant in Yuma County, Arizona, serving 200 people. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater into the local environment.
Martinez Lake Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Yuma County, Arizona, within the Barry M. Goldwater Range. The plant serves a small population of 200 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater in this arid region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 75.71 units, the facility is sized for the small community it serves. Treatment processes typical for such lagoons include stabilization ponds that rely on natural biological processes. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River system. The Colorado River is a critical water source for the southwestern United States, supporting agriculture, ecosystems, and urban areas downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive desert environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lower Colorado River basin, a vital waterway that flows through arid landscapes to the Gulf of California. The Colorado River supports diverse aquatic and riparian habitats, including endangered species like the southwestern willow flycatcher. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and water supply for millions of users.
Frequently asked questions
Martinez Lake Lagoon is located in Yuma County, Arizona, within the Barry M. Goldwater Range, near the intersection of 3A and Dripping Springs Road.
The plant serves a small population of 200 residents in the Martinez Lake area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Colorado River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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