Overview
Pecos Village of is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pecos, New Mexico, serving approximately 1,500 residents. The facility treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed.
Pecos Village of is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pecos, New Mexico, a small community in San Miguel County. The facility serves a population of about 1,500 people, reflecting its role as a key component of local infrastructure for a rural agglomeration. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 567.81 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pecos River watershed, which flows through the arid landscapes of New Mexico and Texas before joining the Rio Grande. This discharge supports local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including habitats for fish and wildlife in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pecos River watershed, which drains into the Rio Grande and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Pecos River is a vital water source in the semi-arid Southwest, supporting agriculture, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The facility's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 27 Camino Laguna, Pecos, San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States.
The facility serves approximately 1,500 residents in the Pecos area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pecos River watershed, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of New Mexico or the EPA.
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