Overview
Peoria Jomax WRF serves 6,160 residents in Peoria, Arizona. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Peoria Jomax WRF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 12440 West Jomax Road in Peoria, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,160 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized agglomeration typical of suburban communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. As a US-based facility, Peoria Jomax WRF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the US EPA. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local watercourse within the Salt River watershed, which flows into the Gila River and ultimately the Colorado River. This arid region places high importance on water reuse and conservation, and the plant may contribute to local water recycling efforts, supporting the ecological health of downstream riparian habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Salt River basin, a tributary of the Gila River, which eventually joins the Colorado River. The arid climate and water scarcity in Arizona make treated wastewater a critical resource for sustaining aquatic ecosystems and groundwater recharge. The downstream environment supports diverse desert riparian species and is part of a broader network of water management that balances urban demand with ecological needs.
Frequently asked questions
Peoria Jomax WRF is located at 12440 West Jomax Road in Peoria, Arizona, United States, within Maricopa County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,160 people, typical of a small to medium-sized suburban community in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to a local watercourse within the Salt River watershed, which flows into the Gila River and ultimately the Colorado River. In arid Arizona, such discharge often supports water reuse and groundwater recharge.
As a US facility, Peoria Jomax WRF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Permits are typically issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the US EPA.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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