Overview
ROOSEVELT wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,847 people in Roosevelt, Utah, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
ROOSEVELT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Roosevelt, Utah, United States. It serves a population of about 6,847 residents in the city and surrounding areas. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are subject to state and federal regulations. As a US facility, ROOSEVELT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. For a plant serving a small community like Roosevelt, typical treatment includes secondary treatment to meet water quality standards. The plant is expected to comply with Utah's water quality regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Colorado River Basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this arid environment.
Environmental context
The ROOSEVELT plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Colorado River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of California. This watershed supports critical habitats for native fish species and provides water for irrigation and municipal use in the arid Southwest. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The ROOSEVELT plant is located in Roosevelt, Utah, United States, at 75 South Main Street, Roosevelt, Duchesne County.
The plant serves approximately 6,847 people in the city of Roosevelt and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Colorado River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of California.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EPA and state water quality standards before discharge.
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