Overview
Page WWTF serves approximately 7,427 residents in Page, Arizona. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Colorado River watershed, supporting downstream water resources in the arid Southwest.
Page WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Page, Arizona, serving a population of about 7,427. The plant is situated in Coconino County, near the Utah border, and operates within the Colorado River Basin, a critical water source for the southwestern United States. As a US facility, Page WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's effluent is managed through evaporation ponds (Honey Draw Road Effluent Ponds 2a & 2b), a common approach in arid regions to prevent direct discharge to water bodies. The treated effluent from Page WWTF ultimately contributes to the Colorado River system, which flows through the Grand Canyon and into Lake Mead. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including endangered species like the humpback chub, and provides water for agriculture, municipalities, and hydroelectric power across multiple states.
Environmental context
Page WWTF discharges into the Colorado River Basin, a vital waterway in the arid Southwest. The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon and into Lake Mead, supporting a complex ecosystem that includes endemic fish species and migratory birds. The region's dry climate makes water conservation and effluent management critical for maintaining downstream flows and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Page WWTF is located on Honey Draw Road in Page, Arizona, United States. It serves the Page area in Coconino County, near the Utah border.
Page WWTF serves approximately 7,427 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for a small city in the southwestern United States.
Page WWTF uses effluent ponds (Honey Draw Road Effluent Ponds 2a & 2b) for evaporation and percolation, a common method in arid regions to manage treated wastewater without direct surface water discharge.
Page WWTF protects the Colorado River and its tributaries, including the Glen Canyon reach and Lake Powell downstream. The facility's effluent management helps maintain water quality in this critical basin.
As a US facility, Page WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for any discharge to surface waters. For a plant serving about 7,400 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters like the Colorado River.
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