Overview
Arriba Town Of wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of Arriba, Colorado, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting downstream ecosystems.
Arriba Town Of is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arriba, Colorado, United States. It serves a small population of 226 residents, making it a minor municipal facility in the rural landscape of Lincoln County. The plant is situated near Interstate Highway 70, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater from this unincorporated community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 121.13 thousand gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 68.14 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates below its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This water body supports agricultural irrigation and aquatic habitats in the semi-arid region of eastern Colorado. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Arkansas River, which flows through Colorado, Kansas, and into Oklahoma.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Arkansas River provides critical water resources for agriculture and supports diverse aquatic life in the Great Plains. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for maintaining streamflow and habitat integrity downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Interstate Highway 70 in Arriba, Lincoln County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves a population of 226 residents in the small community of Arriba, Colorado.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Arkansas River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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