Overview
BURLINGTON WWTP serves approximately 3,309 people in Kit Carson County, Colorado. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Arkansas River basin.
BURLINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kit Carson County, Colorado, serving a population of around 3,309. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. As a small community facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. However, for a plant of this size in the United States, secondary treatment is typically required, and the facility likely employs conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems. The plant's discharge is regulated to meet water quality standards for the receiving water body. The treated effluent from BURLINGTON WWTP ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Great Plains and into the Mississippi River. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Arkansas River's aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Arkansas River basin. This river flows eastward through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, eventually reaching the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, recreation, and municipal water supply. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
BURLINGTON WWTP is located on County Road GG in Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,309 people in the Kit Carson County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, BURLINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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