Mora MWandSWA Wastewater Treatment Plant - Mora County, New Mexico

Mora MWandSWA is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mora County, New Mexico, United States. The plant serves a small population of 656 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. As a facility in a rural inland area, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the community. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 196.84 units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility is sized appropriately for its service area. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on pollutants to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from Mora MWandSWA is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for downstream communities. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Canadian River, which flows into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River Basin. This inland watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream uses, including irrigation and recreation.