Overview
Paradise Valley Sewer District serves 314 people in Humboldt County, Nevada, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 75.71 megaliters per year into the local watershed.
Paradise Valley Sewer District is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lamance Road in Humboldt County, Nevada, serving a small population of 314 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, suitable for its rural setting. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 megaliters per year and currently discharges 75.71 megaliters per year, indicating operational headroom. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Humboldt River basin. This arid region relies on groundwater and surface water for agriculture and ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for sustaining water resources and preventing contamination of downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Humboldt River basin, a major watershed in northern Nevada that flows into the Humboldt Sink, a terminal playa. The region's arid climate means surface water is scarce, and the river supports irrigated agriculture and wildlife, including migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive desert ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Paradise Valley Sewer District is located on Lamance Road in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 314 residents in the Paradise Valley area of Humboldt County.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
For very small populations, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoons or package plants, with NPDES permits tailored to local discharge conditions.
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