Overview
RENO STEAD WRF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 25,010 people in Storey County, Nevada, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
RENO STEAD WRF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Storey County, Nevada, within the United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,010, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical US regulatory categories. As a US-based facility, RENO STEAD WRF operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Truckee River basin and then to Pyramid Lake, a terminal lake in the Great Basin. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds in the arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Truckee River watershed, which flows from the Sierra Nevada through Nevada to Pyramid Lake, a terminal lake in the Great Basin. Pyramid Lake is a unique ecosystem supporting endemic fish species such as the cui-ui and Lahontan cutthroat trout, and it serves as a vital stopover for migratory waterfowl along the Pacific Flyway.
Frequently asked questions
RENO STEAD WRF is located in Storey County, Nevada, United States, near the city of Reno.
The plant serves approximately 25,010 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category.
Treated wastewater from RENO STEAD WRF is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Truckee River and ultimately reaches Pyramid Lake.
As a US facility, RENO STEAD WRF operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits typically issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection under EPA oversight.
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the standard requirement for municipal plants of this scale, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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