Overview
Winkelman WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 1,170 residents in Winkelman, Arizona. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality in the Gila River basin.
Winkelman WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winkelman, Arizona, a small community in Gila County. The plant serves a population of about 1,170 and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The facility has a designed capacity of 454.25 units and currently processes an average daily flow of 128.70 units, indicating ample capacity for current demand. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gila River system. This river is a vital water resource in arid Arizona, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive desert environment.
Environmental context
The Winkelman WWTF discharges into the Gila River basin, a major tributary of the Colorado River. The Gila River flows through arid landscapes and supports diverse riparian habitats, including cottonwood-willow forests that provide critical corridors for migratory birds. Downstream, the river contributes to the Colorado River system, which supplies water to millions in the southwestern United States.
Frequently asked questions
Winkelman WWTF is located at 419 West Quarelli Street in Winkelman, Gila County, Arizona, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,170 residents in the Winkelman area.
The facility provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Gila River basin, a tributary of the Colorado River.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges to surface waters.
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