Overview
San Jon Village of wastewater treatment plant serves 216 people in Quay County, New Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 113.56 megaliters annually.
The San Jon Village of wastewater treatment plant is located in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. It serves a small population of 216 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the eastern plains of New Mexico, near the border with Texas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters and an actual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the New Mexico Environment Department, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely an arroyo or tributary of the Canadian River, which flows into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The plant's operations help protect the fragile semi-arid ecosystem of eastern New Mexico, where water resources are scarce and sensitive to pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Canadian River basin, part of the larger Arkansas-White-Red River system. This region is characterized by semi-arid conditions and intermittent streams, making water quality protection critical for downstream aquatic life and agricultural users. The treated effluent supports base flows in an otherwise water-stressed environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quay County, New Mexico, United States, serving the small community of San Jon.
The plant serves a population of 216 people, typical of a small rural community in eastern New Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Small plants like San Jon Village typically use secondary treatment, which is the minimum required for municipal wastewater under federal regulations.
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