Overview
PANACA WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving Panaca, Nevada. It treats wastewater for a population of 916 with a designed capacity of 378.54 volume units.
PANACA WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Panaca, Nevada, serving a population of approximately 916 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The facility employs secondary treatment processes to meet federal and state effluent standards. With a designed capacity of 378.54 volume units and a current discharge volume of 147.63, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting requirements enforced by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River Basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Colorado River Basin, which flows through the southwestern United States into the Gulf of California. The watershed supports critical habitats for native fish species and migratory birds. In this arid region, maintaining water quality is essential for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
PANACA WWTF is located in Panaca, Nevada, United States, near Panaca Elementary School on North 3rd Street.
The plant serves a population of 916 residents in Panaca and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Colorado River Basin. The basin drains to the Gulf of California.
As a U.S. facility, PANACA WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. The EPA requires secondary treatment for all municipal wastewater plants to meet effluent limits for BOD, TSS, and pH.
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