Cedaredge WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Delta County, Colorado

Cedaredge WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delta County, Colorado, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,854 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 794.93 million gallons per year and an annual discharge volume of 492.10 million gallons, the facility operates within its capacity. Treatment processes are managed to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Colorado River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the region's semi-arid environment.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Colorado River, which flows through the arid Western United States and into the Gulf of California. The Colorado River Basin supports a variety of fish species and is a vital water source for agriculture, municipalities, and ecosystems. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and human use.