Eagle River WSD Edwards, Edwards

Overview

Eagle River WSD Edwards is a wastewater treatment plant in Edwards, Colorado, serving approximately 8,000 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.

Eagle River WSD Edwards is a wastewater treatment plant located in Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado, serving a population of about 8,000. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Edwards area, situated in the Rocky Mountain region. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive mountain watersheds. The plant discharges into the Eagle River watershed, which flows into the Colorado River, a critical water source for the southwestern United States. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and irrigation downstream.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Eagle River, a tributary of the Colorado River. The Colorado River system is a vital water source for agriculture, municipalities, and ecosystems across several states. The Eagle River supports trout populations and other cold-water species, making water quality protection important for both ecological health and recreational fishing.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle River WSD Edwards is located in Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado, United States, near Lake Creek Village Drive.

The plant serves approximately 8,000 people in the Edwards area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Eagle River, which flows into the Colorado River.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

For a population of 8,000, secondary treatment is standard, with possible nutrient removal to protect sensitive mountain streams and meet state water quality standards.