ROY WTP - Roy, New Mexico Wastewater Treatment Plant

ROY WTP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roy, New Mexico, United States. It serves a small population of 327 residents in this rural community in Harding County. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in the United States. With a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 37.85 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating it is sized for future growth or seasonal peaks. As a small facility, it is likely subject to state-level NPDES permitting through the New Mexico Environment Department. The treated effluent from ROY WTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Canadian River basin, part of the Arkansas-White-Red River system. This region is semi-arid, and the plant's discharge supports local water resources and downstream ecosystems, including habitats for native fish and wildlife.

ROY WTP discharges into the Canadian River watershed, which flows through northeastern New Mexico and into Texas, eventually joining the Arkansas River. This semi-arid region relies on treated wastewater for maintaining streamflow and supporting riparian habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality, including aquatic life and recreational uses.