Overview
Show Low WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,000 people in Show Low, Arizona. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with NPDES permitting.
Show Low WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Show Low, Arizona, serving a population of around 10,000 residents. The plant is situated in the high desert region of the southwestern United States, where water resources are critically managed. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Show Low WWTF is subject to the US Clean Water Act and EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality, typically secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Little Colorado River system. This river flows through arid landscapes and is an important water source for downstream communities and ecosystems in northeastern Arizona.
Environmental context
Show Low WWTF discharges into the Little Colorado River watershed, a tributary of the Colorado River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are critical for regional water supply in the arid Southwest. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in a basin facing increasing water scarcity and ecological pressures.
Frequently asked questions
Show Low WWTF is located at 1681 North 6th Street in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents in the Show Low area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Colorado River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Municipal plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment, as required by the Clean Water Act, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Nearby plants