Overview
Colorado Springs Utilities JD Phillips WRF serves approximately 113,000 people in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The plant treats municipal wastewater under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Colorado Springs Utilities JD Phillips WRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. It serves a population of around 113,000, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration in the region. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by Colorado Springs Utilities. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and likely permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal standards if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant discharges to a receiving water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before reaching the Mississippi River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the Great Plains and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities downstream. The semi-arid climate of Colorado Springs makes water conservation and quality protection particularly important for the local watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 112,961 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater to a receiving water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, typically requiring secondary treatment.
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EPA standards for protecting downstream water quality.
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