Overview
Copper Mountain Consolidated MD is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 people in Wheeler Junction, Colorado. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Copper Mountain Consolidated MD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wheeler Junction, Summit County, Colorado. The plant serves a population of around 7,000, supporting the local community in the Rocky Mountain region. As a US-based plant, it 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 in sensitive watersheds. The plant's discharge ultimately enters the Colorado River basin, which is critical for water supply and aquatic ecosystems in the southwestern United States. The surrounding mountainous terrain and seasonal tourism in Summit County place additional demands on the facility to maintain water quality in this headwater region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rocky Mountains, within the Colorado River watershed. Its discharge flows into the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado River, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and municipalities downstream. The region's alpine environment is ecologically sensitive, with cold-water fisheries and seasonal variations in flow.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 91 Frontage Road in Wheeler Junction, Summit County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people in the Wheeler Junction area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado River, which eventually flows into the Gulf of California.
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 and possibly nutrient removal.
Plants of this size in Colorado typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, with disinfection, and may include advanced treatment for nutrient removal to protect sensitive mountain watersheds.
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