Overview
Coal Creek wastewater treatment plant in Fremont County, Colorado, serves 398 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 volume units and is projected to be operational.
Coal Creek is a projected wastewater treatment plant located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It is designed to serve a small population of 398 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-rural community. The plant is situated at 321 County Road 107, within the Arkansas River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 151.42 volume units, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating the plant is sized for current flows. The treated effluent from Coal Creek ultimately drains into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma before reaching the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and recreation in the region. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
Coal Creek discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports a variety of fish species and is a critical water source for irrigation and municipal use. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in a region where water resources are limited.
Frequently asked questions
Coal Creek is located at 321 County Road 107 in Fremont County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves a population of 398 people, typical of a small rural community.
The treated effluent from Coal Creek discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the central United States.
Coal Creek operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. Permits are typically issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoons or package plants. The U.S. EPA sets effluent limits based on technology-based standards.
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