Overview
NEOLA WATER and SEWER is a secondary treatment plant in Duchesne County, Utah, serving 461 people. It discharges 227.13 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters.
NEOLA WATER and SEWER is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Duchesne County, Utah, United States. Serving a small population of 461 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, the facility is operating below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water users, including agriculture and ecosystems in the arid Southwest.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Colorado River Basin, a critical water source for the southwestern United States. The basin supports sensitive aquatic habitats and provides water for irrigation, recreation, and municipal use. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
NEOLA WATER and SEWER is located in Duchesne County, Utah, United States, at coordinates 40.408 N, -110.026 W.
The plant serves a small population of 461 residents in the Neola area of Duchesne County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Colorado River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, NEOLA WATER and SEWER operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
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