Overview
Pinal County Stanfield HUD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 58 people in Pinal County, Arizona. It discharges 15.14 million gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per day.
Pinal County Stanfield HUD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The plant serves a small population of 58 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or unincorporated community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per day and currently discharges 15.14 million gallons per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves activated sludge or trickling filter systems. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely an ephemeral stream or wash that drains into the Gila River basin. The Gila River flows through southern Arizona and eventually joins the Colorado River, which empties into the Gulf of California. The plant's location in the Sonoran Desert means water resources are scarce, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting local groundwater and surface water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Gila River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Colorado River and the Gulf of California. The surrounding Sonoran Desert ecosystem is arid and sensitive to water quality changes. Treated effluent supports local streamflow and can recharge groundwater, which is vital for riparian habitats and agricultural use in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pinal County, Arizona, United States, in the Sonoran Desert region.
The plant serves a small population of 58 people, typical of a rural community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Gila River watershed, which flows to the Colorado River and the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
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