Tabiona Wastewater Treatment Plant: Serving Tabiona, Utah

Tabiona wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Tabiona, Duchesne County, Utah, United States. It serves a small population of 171 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the mountainous region of northeastern Utah, near the Uinta Mountains. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 68.14 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Colorado River Basin via the Duchesne River and Green River. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's location inland and away from coastal areas reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Colorado River system.

The plant discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Duchesne River, a major tributary of the Green River, which in turn joins the Colorado River. The Colorado River Basin is a critical water source for the southwestern United States, supporting agriculture, urban areas, and ecosystems. The downstream environment includes sensitive riparian habitats and species such as the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.