Overview
Richfield wastewater treatment plant serves 7,551 residents in Richfield, Utah. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit program for municipal wastewater management.
The Richfield wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located at 351 100 East in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah. It serves a population of approximately 7,551 residents, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration in the state's wastewater infrastructure network. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. For communities of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible nutrient removal depending on local watershed sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Sevier River basin, which flows through central Utah and terminates at Sevier Lake, a terminal saline lake. The Sevier River watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species in the arid Great Basin region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sevier River watershed, which drains a large portion of central Utah before reaching Sevier Lake, a terminal basin in the Great Basin desert. This arid region relies heavily on the river for irrigation and ecosystem support, making water quality management critical for downstream aquatic life and migratory bird habitats that depend on the river's flow.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 351 100 East in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,551 residents in the Richfield area.
The plant discharges into the Sevier River basin, which flows through central Utah and terminates at Sevier Lake.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an EPA NPDES permit, typically issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
For small to medium agglomerations like Richfield, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient controls if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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