Overview
ROSWELL STP serves approximately 49,000 residents in Roswell, New Mexico. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
ROSWELL STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 2303 East College Boulevard in Roswell, New Mexico, serving a population of about 49,000. As part of the city's infrastructure, it manages wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the Chaves County area. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, and the permit conditions are enforced by the New Mexico Environment Department or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Pecos River basin. The Pecos River flows through southeastern New Mexico and into Texas, eventually reaching the Rio Grande. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and municipal use in the arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pecos River watershed, which flows through arid landscapes in New Mexico and Texas. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Pecos River joins the Rio Grande, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
ROSWELL STP is located at 2303 East College Boulevard in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, United States.
ROSWELL STP serves approximately 49,000 residents in the city of Roswell and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Pecos River basin. The plant operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
ROSWELL STP helps protect the Pecos River and its tributaries. The Pecos River flows through New Mexico and Texas, eventually joining the Rio Grande, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the Clean Water Act, ROSWELL STP must obtain an NPDES permit that regulates discharges to surface waters. The permit requires compliance with effluent limits based on secondary treatment standards, and the plant is subject to monitoring and reporting requirements enforced by state or federal authorities.
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