CLIFTON 2 WEST WWTP, Mesa County

Overview

CLIFTON 2 WEST WWTP serves 5,100 people in Mesa County, Colorado. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Colorado River basin, supporting local water quality.

CLIFTON 2 WEST WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado, serving a population of approximately 5,100 residents. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic sewage from the community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For a plant serving around 5,100 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Colorado River basin, which is a critical water resource for the arid southwestern United States. The Colorado River supports agriculture, municipal water supplies, and diverse aquatic ecosystems, including several endangered fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Colorado River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California. The Colorado River is a vital water source for millions of people and supports a variety of aquatic life, including species like the humpback chub and razorback sucker. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this arid region, where water scarcity and nutrient pollution are key concerns.

Frequently asked questions

CLIFTON 2 WEST WWTP is located in Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado, United States, near the Colorado River.

The plant serves approximately 5,100 residents in the Clifton area of Mesa County.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Colorado River basin, which flows through the southwestern United States.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.