Overview
De Beque WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 550 residents in De Beque, Colorado. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the Colorado River basin, supporting local water quality standards.
De Beque WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in De Beque, Colorado, serving a small population of 550 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to protect surface water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 264.98 volume units and currently treats an average daily flow of 105.99 volume units, indicating operational capacity below design levels. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the Colorado River basin, which flows through the arid Western Slope region and ultimately drains into the Gulf of California. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of the river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Colorado River basin, a critical water source for the southwestern United States. The river supports a variety of fish species, including endangered Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker, and its flow is essential for downstream ecosystems and human use. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
De Beque WWTP is located at 266 Minter Avenue, De Beque, Mesa County, Colorado, United States.
The plant serves a population of 550 residents in the town of De Beque and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Colorado River basin, which flows through western Colorado and into the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
As a municipal plant in the United States, De Beque WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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