Overton Collection Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moapa Valley, Nevada

Overton Collection is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Overton, Moapa Valley, Clark County, Nevada. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,091 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for smaller communities in the region. With a designed capacity of 1,324.89 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 757.08 cubic meters per day, the plant operates at about 57% capacity. As a facility in the United States, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River system via the Muddy River. This area is ecologically sensitive as it supports the Lake Mead ecosystem, a critical water source for the southwestern United States and habitat for diverse aquatic species.

The plant discharges into the Muddy River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River and then into Lake Mead. Lake Mead is a vital reservoir and ecological hotspot in the Mojave Desert, supporting fish species such as razorback sucker and bonytail. The region's arid climate makes water quality management crucial for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.