Overview
Berthoud Town of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,105 residents in Berthoud, Colorado. The facility operates under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting and discharges treated effluent into the South Platte River basin.
The Berthoud Town of wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Berthoud, Colorado, serving a population of about 5,105 residents. Situated in Weld County along County Road 42 1/4, this plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small to medium-sized treatment facility, it operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. Its operational status and permit information are managed by the relevant state authority. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the South Platte River watershed, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska before joining the Platte River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the ecological health of the South Platte basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the South Platte River basin, which ultimately drains into the Platte River and then the Missouri River system. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for both ecological health and agricultural use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at County Road 42 1/4 in Berthoud, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,105 residents in the town of Berthoud and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the South Platte River watershed, which flows through Colorado and Nebraska.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
For small to medium communities, common treatment includes secondary processes like activated sludge, trickling filters, or stabilization ponds, designed to meet EPA secondary treatment standards.
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