Overview
Battlement Mesa STP serves approximately 3,053 residents in Parachute, Colorado. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Battlement Mesa STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado. It serves a population of about 3,053 people, making it a small-scale plant within the region. The facility is situated near the Colorado River corridor, an important waterway in the western United States. As a U.S. plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issues permits that set effluent limits based on the receiving water's quality standards. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Colorado River basin, which supplies water to millions across the Southwest. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including several native fish species, and is a critical resource for agriculture, recreation, and municipal use. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Colorado River watershed, which drains into the Colorado River and eventually the Gulf of California. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species adapted to the region's seasonal flows. Protecting water quality in this basin is vital for downstream communities and ecosystems, particularly given the arid climate and high water demand.
Frequently asked questions
Battlement Mesa STP is located on Rainbow Trail in Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado, in the United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,053 residents in the Battlement Mesa area near Parachute, Colorado.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Colorado River basin, likely via a local tributary. The discharge is regulated under a Colorado NPDES permit to protect water quality.
As a U.S. facility, Battlement Mesa STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. These permits set effluent limits based on the receiving water's designated uses.
For small communities in Colorado, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. The state's regulations ensure that even small plants meet water quality standards to protect downstream uses.
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