Overview
PAROWAN wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Parowan, Utah, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 4,800 residents.
The PAROWAN wastewater treatment plant is located in Parowan, Utah, a city in Iron County. Serving a population of about 4,823, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this inland community in the western United States. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Great Basin watershed, a closed basin that does not reach the ocean. The receiving water body is likely a local stream or wash that contributes to the region's groundwater or evaporative basins, supporting local ecosystems in this arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Basin watershed, an endorheic basin where water flows into interior lakes, sinks, or evaporates rather than reaching the ocean. This closed system means pollutants can accumulate, making treatment quality critical for protecting local groundwater and the fragile desert ecosystems that depend on intermittent streams and springs.
Frequently asked questions
The PAROWAN plant is located at 26 East Center Street, Parowan, Iron County, Utah, 84761, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,823 residents of Parowan, Utah.
The plant discharges into the Great Basin watershed, likely into a local stream or wash that contributes to the region's closed basin system, where water does not reach the ocean.
As a US facility, the PAROWAN plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA, ensuring discharges meet water quality standards.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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