Overview
Peoria Paddleford WRF is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Peoria, Arizona, serving approximately 9,210 people. The facility will support municipal wastewater management in Maricopa County.
Peoria Paddleford WRF is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Peoria, Arizona, within Maricopa County. Designed to serve a population of around 9,210, the plant will address the growing wastewater needs of this suburban community in the Phoenix metropolitan area. As a projected facility, Peoria Paddleford WRF will be subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's discharge will likely enter the local drainage network, ultimately flowing into the Gila River basin and contributing to the Colorado River system. This arid region requires careful water management to protect downstream ecosystems and support water reuse initiatives.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into the Gila River watershed, a tributary of the Colorado River that drains into the Gulf of California. This arid region supports riparian habitats and is critical for migratory birds. Effluent management must balance water quality standards with the area's limited water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Peoria Paddleford WRF is located in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 9,210 people.
The plant will discharge into the local drainage network, which flows into the Gila River watershed and ultimately the Colorado River system.
As a U.S. facility, it will operate under the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
Plants of this scale in Arizona typically employ secondary treatment with potential nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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