Springer Town of, Springer

Overview

The Springer Town of wastewater treatment plant in Springer, New Mexico, provides secondary treatment for approximately 1,626 residents. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.

The Springer Town of wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Springer, New Mexico, a small town in Colfax County. With a population served of about 1,626, the plant is sized for a designed capacity of 984.20 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 719.23 units, indicating operational headroom. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits. The treated effluent is discharged to local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Canadian River basin and then the Arkansas River system. This plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the semi-arid region of northeastern New Mexico, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Canadian River, a tributary of the Arkansas River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for irrigation and recreation in the region. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid environment is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and water availability.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Springer, New Mexico, in Colfax County, near the intersection of Colbert Avenue and the local library.

The plant serves approximately 1,626 residents of the town of Springer and surrounding areas.

The plant uses secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to break down organic matter and sedimentation to remove solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Canadian River, a tributary of the Arkansas River, which is part of the Mississippi River basin.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.