Overview
Cokedale Town of wastewater treatment plant serves 160 residents in Cokedale, Colorado, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the Arkansas River basin.
The Cokedale Town of wastewater treatment plant is located in Cokedale, Las Animas County, Colorado, serving a small population of 160 residents. As a municipal facility, it provides essential wastewater treatment for this rural community in the southern part of the state. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in the United States under the Clean Water Act. The designed capacity is 75.71 volume units, and the plant discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from the plant likely enters a local stream or drainage that flows into the Purgatoire River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River basin is a vital water resource in the region, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and recreation. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in this semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Purgatoire River and eventually the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River flows through southeastern Colorado and into Oklahoma, providing water for irrigation and ecosystems. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining aquatic habitats and supporting downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Elm Street in Cokedale, Las Animas County, Colorado, in the United States.
The plant serves a population of 160 residents in the small community of Cokedale.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in the United States under the Clean Water Act.
As a municipal wastewater treatment plant in the US, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities, secondary treatment is typical, often using lagoons or package plants. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment for all municipal plants to reduce pollutants.
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